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 with the best 5 Peru Applications that will help you make the most of your time here in Peru. These applications will make your packing easier, planning your transport, and also the Spanish learning process, your stay in Cusco and maybe further travel in Peru. The best part? They are for free!

 

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. Even including 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 make a decision on if you want to do the Salkantay trek which we recommend!

It includes a map of Cusco as well as 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 it is a fun way to get information if you considering becoming a hopster. You can book your buses in Peru through the site and the app acts as a guide from your phone. The Peru Hop app is great for when you have a long weekend in Cusco and are unsure of what to do. It has a comprehensive guide to the cities in Peru, with information on the sights which 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 from, with choices of local and international food, including ceviche, chifa and McDonalds. 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 who lived mostly in the Andean region. Quechua has it’s origins in the Inca Empire and is still taught in schools today in Peru. 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 and also the streets, have names in Quechua. For instance, the temple of the Sun is originally called Qoricancha meaning “golden enclosed space” in Quechua. I recommend the app “Habla Quechua”, as it also has videos and stories to help you learn, making it possible for you to learn a bit of the language, and about the history of the Quechua language.

 

 

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 during your travels in Peru, check out the RedBus app where you can book all your buses in Peru and search for the best price.

 

 

Bonus Cusco apps

Mesa 24/7

Finding the best spots to eat in a new city is tough, especially if you are not able to ask a local in Spanish yet. But, worry no more! Cusco and Lima have come with the app: Mesa 24/7.

This app allows you to make reservations online, and it also lets you discover about all the delicious restaurants in and around Cusco and Lima. It has deals on restaurants in Cusco and special discounts when you use the app. There is even a section “To Go” where you can enjoy all the tastes within 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 and after sunset use this app 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 the night sky.

If you have time, spend the weekend in the Sacred Valley as the night skies in the Sacred Valley 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 up the price. Of course, you know you always need to agree on the price before getting in the taxi.

But after a long day of traveling sometimes you want the easy option. That’s where Uber comes in. You can set on the map exactly where you want to go and there is a set price. Which you can pay using your international bank card, google pay and also 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 in 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 already have an advantage when arriving.

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 not going on this trip of a lifetime: take Spanish lessons in Peru and enjoy the beautiful city of Cusco!

Do you know more interesting apps to help navigate life in Peru? Please let us know!

Do you want to contact us for more questions? Please do!

 

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