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3. Money - Traveler's Checks, Credit Cards & ATM's
The Peruvian currency is the New Sol, it is currently worth approximately $0.30 Change is always in short supply. Automatic cash dispensers are widely available in the major cities and towns. Most machines take all debit cards, as well as Cirrus and Plus cards.
Visa and Amex are widely accepted (MasterCard to a lesser degree). If you want to bring traveller's cheques, they should be in US dollar. Peru is a good value destination.ATM's dispense both US Dollars and Soles, although transactions are limited to about $400 a day.
Allow about $20-$50pp a day for any meal and drink expenses that are not included in your vacation. A local beer will normally cost around $1-$2pp, a 2 course lunch $5-$10pp and a 2 course dinner $20-$40pp. (Prices based on good local restaurants).