{"id":45223,"date":"2024-01-08T09:43:36","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T13:43:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/remote-expeditions.com\/?p=45223"},"modified":"2025-08-31T16:27:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T21:27:13","slug":"a-faire-et-a-ne-pas-faire-au-perou","status":"publish","type":"travel-guide","link":"https:\/\/remote-expeditions.com\/fr\/guide-de-voyage\/a-faire-et-a-ne-pas-faire-au-perou\/","title":{"rendered":"A faire et \u00e0 ne pas faire au P\u00e9rou"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>R\u00e8gles de savoir-vivre et normes culturelles<\/h2>\n<h3>Salutations et politesse<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DO<\/strong> greet people with a friendly &#8220;Buenos d\u00edas&#8221; (good morning), &#8220;Buenas tardes&#8221; (good afternoon), or &#8220;Buenas noches&#8221; (good evening\/night).<\/li>\n<li><strong>DO<\/strong> use formal titles like &#8220;Se\u00f1or&#8221; (Mr.), &#8220;Se\u00f1ora&#8221; (Mrs.), or &#8220;Se\u00f1orita&#8221; (Miss) when addressing people you don&#8217;t know, especially elders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DON&#8217;T<\/strong> be overly direct or confrontational. Politeness and saving face are highly valued.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DO<\/strong> shake hands when meeting someone for the first time. A light kiss on the cheek is common between women, and between a man and a woman, once acquainted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Punctuality &amp; &#8220;Peruvian Time&#8221;<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DO<\/strong> be on time for tours, flights, and formal appointments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DON&#8217;T<\/strong> be surprised if social gatherings start 30-60 minutes later than the stated time. This is often referred to as &#8220;la hora peruana&#8221; (Peruvian time). This relaxed approach to time applies to social situations, not to your scheduled tours or business logistics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Photographie et Demande de Permission<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DO<\/strong> always ask for permission before taking a photo of a person, especially indigenous people in traditional dress.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DON&#8217;T<\/strong> take photos of children without explicit permission from their parents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DO<\/strong> be prepared to offer a small tip (a few soles) if someone poses for a photo, particularly in tourist-heavy areas like Cusco.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DON&#8217;T<\/strong> take photos of military installations, police stations, or airports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Sant\u00e9 et s\u00e9curit\u00e9<\/h2>\n<h3>S\u00e9curit\u00e9 des aliments et de l'eau<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DO<\/strong> drink only bottled or properly filtered water.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DON&#8217;T<\/strong> drink tap water or use it to brush your teeth. Avoid ice in drinks unless you are certain it was made with purified water.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DO<\/strong> enjoy the street food, but choose vendors that are busy and look clean. Looking for stalls that are popular with locals is always a good sign of quality and safety.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DON&#8217;T<\/strong> eat unpeeled fruits or uncooked vegetables unless you have washed them yourself with purified water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Mal des montagnes (Soroche)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DO<\/strong> take it easy for the first 24-48 hours upon arrival in high-altitude locations like Cusco or Puno.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DO<\/strong> drink plenty of water and coca tea (&#8220;mate de coca&#8221;) to help acclimatize.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DON&#8217;T<\/strong> eat heavy meals or drink excessive alcohol upon arrival at high altitude.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DON&#8217;T<\/strong> ascend too quickly. If trekking, allow for acclimatization days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>S\u00e9curit\u00e9 personnelle et objets de valeur<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DO<\/strong> keep your valuables, passport, and extra cash in your hotel safe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DO<\/strong> carry a copy of your passport with you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DON&#8217;T<\/strong> display expensive jewelry, cameras, or large amounts of cash in public.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DON&#8217;T<\/strong> walk alone in unfamiliar areas at night, especially in large cities like Lima.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><p>Interagir sur les march\u00e9s et dans les restaurants<\/p><\/h2>\n<h3>Haggling et n\u00e9gociation<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DO<\/strong> feel free to bargain politely in local artisan markets and with street vendors. It&#8217;s an expected part of the culture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DON&#8217;T<\/strong> be aggressive or disrespectful when haggling. A smile goes a long way.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DON&#8217;T<\/strong> try to bargain in established stores, supermarkets, or upscale boutiques where prices are fixed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DO<\/strong> have small bills and coins available, as vendors may not have change for large notes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Coutumes en mati\u00e8re de pourboires<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DO<\/strong> leave a tip of around 10% in mid-range to high-end restaurants if a service charge isn&#8217;t already included.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DON&#8217;T<\/strong> feel obligated to tip taxi drivers; it is not customary. You can round up the fare if you wish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DO<\/strong> tip your tour guides and drivers. As a guideline, consider $10-15 per person per day for a guide and $5-7 for a driver. We advise checking your specific trip documents for any further recommendations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Discuter de sujets sensibles<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DON&#8217;T<\/strong> bring up sensitive political topics, such as the Shining Path (&#8220;Sendero Luminoso&#8221;) terrorist group, unless a local brings it up first.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DO<\/strong> be respectful when discussing local customs and beliefs, even if they differ from your own.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Respecter les sites patrimoniaux et la nature<\/h2>\n<h3>Sur les sites arch\u00e9ologiques (par exemple, le Machu Picchu)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DO<\/strong> stay on the marked trails and paths.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DON&#8217;T<\/strong> touch, lean on, or climb the ancient stone walls. The oils from your skin can cause damage over time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DO<\/strong> hire a licensed guide to get a deeper understanding and support the local economy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DON&#8217;T<\/strong> bring large backpacks, single-use plastic bottles, or drones into Machu Picchu. These rules are strictly enforced, so please check the latest regulations before your visit to ensure a smooth entry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Dans la for\u00eat amazonienne<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DO<\/strong> listen to your guide at all times. Their knowledge is essential for your safety and for wildlife viewing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DON&#8217;T<\/strong> touch or feed any wildlife.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DO<\/strong> wear insect repellent and appropriate clothing to protect against bites.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DON&#8217;T<\/strong> leave any trash behind. 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