PassportsandVisas
✓ Yourpassportandvisamusthavebeenissued90dayspriorto departure.Yourpassportmustbevalid(notexpired)withinthelast6 monthspriortoyourdeparturedate,andyourvisamustbevalid withinthelast3months.
Alltravelersmusthaveavalidpassport.Yourticketmustincludeyour fullname,asitappearsinyourpassport.
✓ U.S.citizensdonotrequireavisatoenterPeruorArgentina.However, startingApril10,2025,allU.S.citizenswillrequireavisatoenterBrazil. Foralistofalltravelrequirements,pleaseseeU.S.traveladvisorieshere.
https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/
Findoutifyouneedavisaandhowtoapplyhere. Visasmustbevalidwithin3monthspriortodeparture. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html https://www.passportindex.org/travel-visa-checker/
Tipsareanimportantpartoftourguides'anddrivers'earnings.Werecommend thefollowingamountsforgroupsoftravelers:
ThecurrencyofBrazilistheBrazilianreal.
ThecurrencyofPeruisthesol. ThecurrencyofArgentinaistheArgentinepeso.
Forexchangerates,visithttps://www.xe.com
Electricity and technology
Adapters
Peruoperatesona230Vsupplyvoltageandusesthesame 2-and3-prongplugsastheUS.
ThevoltageusedinArgentinais220V/50Hz.Theplugsand socketsusedaretypeCandtypeI.
Brazil operates with a supply voltage of 127/220 V and 60 Hz.TheplugsandsocketsusedaretypeCandtypeN.
Before leaving home, purchase an international adapter to connect your devices to the country's power outlets. Make sure this adapter hasenoughpowerforyourdeviceorappliance.Youcanalsopurchase a converter to convert different voltages. Adapter/converter kits that include the full range of plugs can be purchased at electrical supply stores.
It is not recommended to purchase electronic devices from abroad unlessyouaresurethatthepowersupplyyouareusingiscompatible withthepowersupplyinyourhomecountry.
What to pack
Spiritualitems
Rosary Bible
CatholicMassMissal
Documents
Passport
I.D.
Flightdocuments
Medicine
Dramamine(formotionsickness)
Advil,Tylenol,ibuprofen,etc.
Laxatives
Pepto/Imodium
Sleepaids
Allergymedications
Cold/flumedications
Bandages
Flight
Headandneckpillow
Eyemask
Earplugs
Personalcare
Travel-sizelaundrydetergent
Deodorant
Soap/showergel
Shampoo/conditioner
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Lipbalm/Chapstick
Brush/comb
Lotion/moisturizer
Nailclippers
Feminineitems
Handsanitizer
Plasticbagsforclothes
Electronics
PowerConverter/Adapter
Camera
Chargersforalldevices
ExtraBatteries
Climate
LIMA, PERU
We suggest checking the weather online before packing to get an idea of the weather during your trip. Below are the average temperatures throughout the year.
Generaldressguidelines
Formalattireisnotpermitted. Avoidtanktopsortanktops. Avoidjeansinhotweather. Shorts,shortskirts,anddressesare notpermittedinchurches.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
ARGENTINA
TravelDay
Arrivingattheairport
Arriveatleast4hoursbeforeyourinternationalflighttoallowtime forcheck-inandsecurity.
Checkinattheairlinecounterandhandoveryourchecked baggage(makesureit'slabeledforyourfinaldestination).
Gothroughsecurityandheadtoyourgate.
Keepyourpassportandboardingpasshandyatalltimes.
Arrivingatyourdestination
Immigrationandpassportcontrol:
Afterlanding,proceedtoimmigration.
Haveyourpassportreadyforinspection.Makesureit'sstampeduponentry.
Collectyourluggagebygoingtothebaggageclaimareatopickupyourcheckedbaggage. Gothroughcustomsanddeclarethenecessaryitems.
MeetyourNativityPilgrimagerepresentative.Ourguidewillbewaitingoutside customstogreetandassistyou.
Duringthepilgrimage
Bepunctual:Getupearlyandbereadyeachmorningtofully participateintheday'sitinerary.
Stayenergized:Eatwell,stayhydrated,andrestwhenpossible.
Respectthespiritualexperience:participatefullyinMasses,prayers, andvisitstosacredsites.
Beopentograce:Allowthisjourneytodeepenyourfaith andbringyouclosertoChrist.
StaySafe
Useananti-theftpouchorneckpouchtostorevaluables.
Keepyourpassportwithyouatalltimes.
Staywithyourgroupandfollowyourguide'sinstructions.
Flight Delays: Check with your airline for rebooking options.
Lost luggage: Immediately inform the airline's customer service.
Emergency medical needs: Notify your guide and they will assist you in finding medical attention.
