To ensure that Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Peru is a pleasant and memorable experience for everyone involved, the Peruvian government—through its various agencies—has issued a series of recommendations. These guidelines are intended to help travelers and followers of the Pope avoid scams, logistical issues, and unnecessary discomfort.
In this article, we review key preparations to consider, including travel tickets, accommodation, transportation services, and weather forecasts for the cities included in the Pope’s itinerary.
How should you prepare for the events?
If you are arriving from abroad, stay well-informed. Travelers coming from abroad to follow the Pope should familiarize themselves with and meet all entry requirements for Peru.
Ensure you have your travel tickets well in advance, and carefully review the terms and conditions associated with them. Additionally, you can check official websites to learn which items are permitted for entry into the country and which are prohibited.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides a webpage detailing entry requirements for Peru, including information on whether a visa is required based on your nationality.
International visitors can also consult the website of the National Superintendency of Tax Administration (SUNAT) to determine which goods and items must be declared upon arrival in the country.
Keep your documents in order and close at hand
The most important thing for any traveler—whether Peruvian or foreign—is to carry their national identity document or passport with them at all times.
To avoid complications when traveling between cities, it is also recommended to keep a copy or backup of your air or land travel tickets, whether in physical or digital format. Verify transport and accommodation services
When booking accommodation and transport services, it is advisable to verify the provider's details. Ensure that the provider explicitly states—in writing—the services to be delivered, their cost, the exchange rate applied (if involving foreign currency), and the policies regarding event cancellations.
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism maintains a National Directory of Qualified Tourism Service Providers. This resource allows you to consult lists of certified and guaranteed accommodation establishments, travel and tourism agencies, qualified restaurants, tour guides, and tourist transport services.
Use secure payment methods
In an era where cash is used less frequently—with a preference for card payments or digital applications—it is essential to confirm that the accounts to which you are sending payments actually belong to the service providers. Never share verification codes or passwords in these transactions.
Stay informed about road conditions and the weather
Travelers should also stay informed about the conditions of the routes to their destination, as well as the weather forecast. Additionally, verify departure times and boarding points for any air or land transport you plan to use.
It is worth noting that, during these months, Peru is experiencing the effects of the El Niño phenomenon, which brings heavy rainfall, flooding, and rising temperatures.
The Superintendency of Land Transport of Persons, Cargo, and Goods (Sutran) provides an Interactive Alert Map, which offers real-time information on the status of all land routes across the country.
Regarding the weather, the National Observatory for Weather, Water, and Climate—managed by the National Service of Meteorology and Hydrology (Senamhi)—includes a specific section detailing weather conditions for the locations the Pope will be visiting. Secure your access to papal events
Regarding the venues where encounters with Pope Leo XIV will take place, it is essential to clarify—through the organizing entities—the scheduled times, the procedures for gaining entry (some events require prior registration or the advance, virtual reservation of tickets), and which items are permitted or prohibited within the venues.
What should we do during the events?
By attending to all the aforementioned details, you will be prepared to arrive at and gain access to the locations where Pope Leo XIV will be present. For these occasions, we offer the following recommendations:
1) Be cautious regarding “tour packages”
Be careful with “tour packages”. Keep in mind that admission to the ceremonies in which the Pope will participate is not necessarily included in the accommodation or tour packages offered by travel agencies. It is essential to verify this detail before purchasing any such “package” or service.
The
Iperú website provides official tourist information regarding attractions, routes, destinations, and companies that offer tourism services. It also provides guidance on what to do if the services you contracted are not delivered as promised.
This information can also be requested via WhatsApp at +51 944492314.
2) Do not hesitate to file complaints
If any problems arise—or if there is a discrepancy between the services offered/contracted and what is actually provided on-site—you should demand an immediate solution from the service provider. Keeping records of all payments made will be helpful in such cases.
If a complaint is not resolved to your satisfaction, it should be documented in the provider’s official “Complaint Book” (Libro de Reclamaciones) and also reported to the National Institute for the Defense of Competition and the Protection of Intellectual Property (Indecopi).
Through its “Reclama Virtual” (Virtual Complaint) portal, Indecopi allows users to file formal complaints or reports regarding contracted services that fail to meet the terms originally promised.
3) Keep your documents and belongings safe
Always keep your identification documents, as well as information regarding your accommodation and any tourism or transport services you have purchased, close at hand.
4) Stay informed
Before each event involving the Pope, be sure to check official and reliable sources of information to stay updated on established protocols and any potential changes to itineraries or schedules.
5) Follow all established guidelines
As with any large-scale public event, there will be restrictions and designated areas that are off-limits during the events in which the Pope will participate. In this regard, it is necessary to follow the instructions provided at the aforementioned locations in order to prevent disorder.
6) Show respect for the Pope and other attendees
Gatherings with the Pope are moments of spirituality that include the celebration of the Eucharist—the most significant act of encounter between Catholics and Christ—and therefore require a demeanor of composure and appropriate respect. This also entails ensuring that the sites where these ceremonies take place are kept clean.
7) Keep this information handy in case of an emergency
In the event of a medical or health emergency, you may contact the Mobile Emergency Care System (SAMU) by calling 106. For other types of emergencies, you can reach the General Fire Department by calling 116; for police-related emergencies, the National Police of Peru can be reached at 105.
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Published: 11/11/2026