Fun and entertainment - Peru in 2024

Practical information : Going out Peru

Timetable

In Peru, we go out mostly in the big cities and quite late. Concerts often start at 10 or 11 pm, and are obviously later than the time announced on the program. On the other hand, traditional theaters and concert venues keep to a more conventional schedule, but only Lima offers such venues. In the provinces, some of the more important artists perform in stadiums or convention centers, but these can be rather rustic in terms of infrastructure. Nightclubs are very popular, but are often located outside the cities, where you can dance until dawn. The nights of the selva are also very lively.

Budget & Tips

Going out in Peru is best reserved for people with a comfortable standard of living, as the cost of a cocktail is often higher than the cost of a menu, starting at S/30. Cocktail bars, wine bars and craft breweries have flourished, particularly in Lima. Here, it's a good idea to leave a tip. There are also many smaller bars serving popular beers and alcoholic beverages, but often of lesser quality. For shows, tickets can be purchased in advance on the Internet, for example on sites such as teleticket.com or joinnus.com. In Lima, there are some very accomplished traditional dance shows. In Trujillo, you can attend marinera and caballo de paso shows. In Cusco, the Qosko center offers a show that is included in the city's must-see tourist ticket.

To be booked

If you're just passing through when a big name in Latin American music is, you'll need to make a reservation, and prices are often rather high. Reservations are not required for other venues.

Night transport

Once the party's over, the safest thing to do is to hire a cab. Buses don't run at night. If you're on your own, be extra careful once you're out.

Age restrictions

As is often the case, the legal drinking age is 18, which is sometimes controlled, but it's not uncommon for people to turn a blind eye.

What's very local

Even if there's no dress code, Peruvian women generally play up their assets and are quite fond of short outfits, cleavage and high heels, and often all 3 at once. Watch your eyes!

Smokers

While no one smokes during the day, it's not uncommon to see Peruvians smoking in bars and discos, even though the law prohibits it.

Tourist traps

Watch out for unrepentant pick-up artists, or the equivalent for these gentlemen. Even if we're not talking about sex tourism here, it's not uncommon to see Peruvian men and women pampering their gringos and gringas in return for a few small gifts and as many bills to pay. In Cusco, they're known as " britchero/as " (from the English "bridge", on the lookout for a possible winning ticket to Europe). In the selva, the practice is just as widespread, and in some cases it's clearly sex tourism, even in the company of minors, which is obviously punishable by law, but you should also report it immediately if you witness a case like this.

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