I spent 3 weeks in Peru and unfortunately did not have as much local contact as desired. Most of the time I was on a tour and so was with more foreigners. Cool people, but I always love meeting the locals. Overall, figuring out stuff, booking tours, and seeing sights is way easier to figure out in Peru than in Colombia.
A. More people speak English in Peru than Colombia.
B. There are a ton of tourist agencies all over the city. Every hostel I stayed at even had a tourist desk to book everything for you at ease, but of course at a slightly higher price.
C. Probably one of my favorite things about Peru is that you can withdraw US cash. Now, this is a big plus because I can pay in US dollar and not really have to worry too much about the exchange. A lot of the time it would be easier and cheaper to pay in US. Loved it.
D. A lot more tourists in Peru = a shit town of white people all over. I must admit it did make it feel a bit safer because I would see other tourists. In Colombia, I would be confused at times because I would see no other tourists so I felt like I was going the wrong way.
Peru was a lot cheaper than Colombia. Menu of the day for the lunch menu would include soup, main course, and a drink from $0.50 to $2.25. I did try cuy (guinea pig) which is a local delicacy, but not my favorite item on the menu. Parts of it tasted like fish and the skin kind of like jerky.
Currently in La Paz, Bolivia. Will update you on Bolivian experiences.
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