1. “¿Qué tal, pata?” (How’s it going, buddy?) – A casual Peruvian greeting.
2. “Un ceviche, por favor.” (A ceviche, please.) – To try the famous seafood dish.
3. “¿Cómo llego a Machu Picchu?” (How do I get to Machu Picchu?) – For visiting the iconic Incan ruins.
4. “Un pisco sour, por favor.” (A pisco sour, please.) – To try Peru’s national cocktail.
5. “¿Dónde está la Plaza de Armas?” (Where is the Plaza de Armas?) – For finding the main square in Cusco.
6. “¿Dónde puedo ver las líneas de Nazca?” (Where can I see the Nazca Lines?) – For viewing the ancient geoglyphs.
7. “Qué chévere.” (How cool.) – A common expression of approval.
8. “¿Cuánto cuesta el boleto turístico?” (How much is the tourist ticket?) – For visiting multiple sites in Cusco.
¡Buen Viaje! Essential Phrases for Traveling in Peru
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