Haggling in markets
Bargain at markets and with street vendors. Not in restaurants or malls. Start at 60% of the asking price and work toward a fair middle.
🏠 Daily life in Peru
Daily life in Peru comes down to small habits — laundry, groceries, schedules, household routines — that locals do on autopilot and newcomers learn by watching.
In Peru, daily life comes down to a few things: haggling in markets, hora peruana, and altitude is a daily factor.
Hora peruana
Peruvian time adds 30 minutes to everything social. Business meetings aim for punctuality but social events are always late. Nobody is offended.
Altitude is a daily factor
In the highlands (Cusco, Puno, Huaraz), daily life is shaped by altitude. Meals are lighter, activity is slower, coca tea is constant. Your body needs time to adjust.