The top 5 apps for Peru
The top 5 apps for Peru
In this article, we will recommend you the Best 5 Peru apps you will want to use while living here. You can also use them while preparing your immersion trip to Peru once registered for your Spanish course in Cusco.
First of all, there are many good blogs and articles about Peru to be found online.
For instance, here is a good link about what to pack for your trip to Peru.
Or this one with important cultural tips you need to know.
If you are interested in the culture of Cusco and learn about Cusco before getting here, there is this interesting website about Cusco.
But there are also many useful apps! Here is a list of the 5 best Peruvian apps to help you make the most of your time in Peru. These applications will make your packing easier, help you plan your transport, and support your Spanish learning, your stay in Cusco, and maybe further travel in Peru. The best part? They are free!
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Machu Picchu Travel Guide
One of the top reasons to travel to Peru is to see the 7th wonder of the world. This free app helps you navigate the ruins once you arrive. It even includes information about Cusco, so if you are new to the city, the app can show you around! Also, with all this information about the Inca Trail, you can decide whether to do the Salkantay trek, which we recommend!
It includes a map of Cusco, the Inca Trail, and Machu Picchu, and it will tell you the history of Cusco. It is like having your own personal local guide in Cusco and Machu Picchu and can be used offline.
Peru Hop
This app was developed by tourists for tourists and is a fun way to find information if you are considering becoming a hopster. You can book your buses in Peru on the site, and the app serves as a guide on your phone. The Peru Hop app is great for a long weekend in Cusco when you’re unsure what to do. It has a comprehensive guide to cities in Peru, with information on sights you cannot miss. Note: you do not need to book tours through them to find out all the useful information they have.
Rappi
The whole world has seen a rise in food delivery apps. Here in Peru we have a few, but I would recommend Rappi. It has over 300 restaurants in Cusco where you can get food delivered, with options ranging from local to international, including ceviche, chifa, and McDonald’s. This app is perfect for when you first arrive in Cusco and need to adjust to the altitude, as you can order to your hotel or student accommodation with ease.
Local restaurants in Cusco also offer delivery; you can always Google to check (as your favorite Lomo Saltado or Falafel restaurant place might not be on Rappi just yet).
Habla Quechua
Quechua is an indigenous language spoken in Peru by 5.1 million people, most of whom live in the Andean region. Quechua has its origins in the Inca Empire and is still taught in schools in Peru today. It is very possible in the Sacred Valley you will find villages where this is the main language spoken; Quechua is still everywhere in Peru. For instance, many sites in and around Cusco, as well as the streets, have Quechua names. For instance, the Temple of the Sun is originally called Qoricancha, meaning “golden enclosed space” in Quechua. I recommend the app “Habla Quechua” because it includes videos and stories to help you learn, allowing you to learn a bit of the language and its history.
Peru Rail
Peru Rail’s app provides information and recommendations on the main attractions in Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Puno and Titicaca. It also provides details of Peru Rail services, schedules and outlets. Plus, if you already have your train ticket, you can download it through this app as an e-ticket. So if you are planning your Machu Picchu Tour or Machu Picchu Trek; it can be helpful to check out this app even if you don’t book with Peru Rail directly. If you are on a budget, check out the RedBus app during your travels in Peru to book buses and find the best prices.
Bonus Cusco apps
Mesa 24/7
Finding the best spots to eat in a new city is tough, especially if you can’t ask a local in Spanish yet. But worry no more! Cusco and Lima have come up with the app: Mesa 24/7.
This app lets you make reservations online and discover all the delicious restaurants in and around Cusco and Lima. It has restaurant deals in Cusco and special discounts when you use the app. There is even a “To Go” section where you can enjoy all the flavors in the comfort of your own hotel.
Night Sky
This app is recommended for nature lovers. On my arrival in Cusco, I was amazed at the stars. If you have time to hike up to Cristo Blanco, use this app after sunset to help you learn the constellations. Plus, talk to a local, as they have their own way of navigating the night sky, which comes from the Inca, who pioneered navigation using it.
If you have time, spend the weekend in the Sacred Valley, where the night skies are clear and full of activity.
Uber in Cusco
Generally, you can just hail a taxi on the streets of Cusco, as Cusco has plenty of taxis. There is just this one annoying thing: the tourist prices. Usually, taxi drivers are great here, and you can even practice your Spanish with them, but at times they will see you are a tourist and try to raise the fare. Of course, you know you always need to agree on the fare before getting into a taxi.
But after a long day of traveling, sometimes you want the easy option. That’s where Uber comes in. You can set exactly where you want to go on the map, and there is a set price. You can pay with your international bank card, Google Pay, or PayPal. Plus, in Uber you can share your ride details with friends for extra safety, which we recommend if you are traveling late at night.
And this is the last tip:
DuoLingo
A blog about useful apps while learning Spanish in Peru cannot be complete without dedicating a few lines to Duolingo. You probably know this well-known app for language learners.
It helped me a great deal before coming to Cusco for my Spanish classes, and not only before… but also during my stay while taking Spanish lessons at AMAUTA. Duolingo is an App that makes learning Spanish (and other languages) fun and interesting. It divides the language up into levels, and you must pass the level to get to the next part. I really recommend downloading this app before traveling to Peru, so you have an advantage when you arrive.
Having fun while studying, what else do you want?
With all the help and all the apps, it is hard to get lost! So, no more excuses for not going on this trip of a lifetime: take Spanish lessons in Peru and enjoy the beautiful city of Cusco!
Do you know of any other interesting apps to help navigate life in Peru? Please let us know!
Do you want to contact us with more questions? Please do!
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