Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Business Hours
Posted hours in Peru serve more as guideline than hard and fast rule. Be patient, and forget
about getting anything done on a Sunday, when most businesses (other than restaurants) are
closed.
Lima has pharmacies, bookstores and electronics supply shops that are open every day.
In other major cities, taxi drivers often know where the late-night stores and pharmacies are
located.
Most cities are equipped with 24-hour ATMs.
In smaller cities and towns, many shops and offices close for lunch (usually from 1pm
until around 3pm). In small towns, restaurants may only be open for lunch or breakfast and
lunch.
Opening hours are typically as follows:
Banks
9am-6pm Monday to Friday, to 1pm Saturday
Government offices & businesses
9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Restaurants
10am to 10pm; many close between 3pm and 6pm
Shops
9am to 6pm, some 9am to 6pm Saturday
Museums
Often closed on Monday
