Respecting Local Cultures

Travel with curiosity. Meet Peru with respect.

Peru is home to diverse cultures and traditions.

Traveling responsibly means understanding that local customs and ways of life are not simply attractions.

They belong to the communities that live them.

Ask before taking photographs

A photograph may seem harmless to a traveler but can feel intrusive to the person being photographed.

Ask.

Respect the answer.

Respect sacred places

Follow local instructions at religious, archaeological and culturally important sites.

Learn before judging

Different customs are not necessarily wrong or strange.

They may simply reflect a different history, worldview or relationship with the environment.

Buy thoughtfully

When purchasing crafts and local products, learn about their origin and, whenever possible, support the people who make them.