COVID testing in Peru can be tricky if you’re not local. This article will outline places where you can go to get easy, fast, and safe covid tests in Cusco, in Lima, and in Arequipa. Each of the testing facilities listed is legally permitted to perform the test and has the highest standard of health and safety. This means you can take your coronavirus test with peace of mind.
As many airlines require evidence of a negative COVID test to fly, finding a place to do your COVID test in Peru will be something that you need to take care of in your final destination and up to 72 hours before your flight. They also require travelers to complete a health affidavit to present to customs on arrival.
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While you may be traveling in smaller towns and cities such as Nazca, the Colca Canyon, or the Sacred Valley, it is a better idea to get it in one of the larger cities that are close by. Below is a list of the major cities, the attractions that are close by, and the best (at least we think!) clinics for you to get fast, efficient results from while maintaining all-important protocols and safety measures.
Where to Get a COVID Test in Lima
Nearby Attractions:
Paracas, Huacachina, Huaraz, Northern Peru, Jorge Chavez International Airport.
Lima is the lifeblood of Peru. It’s where international flights leave and arrive, so it makes perfect sense to be the place where you take the final COVID test in Peru. Whether you have just 24 hours or a few days to relax. Book your COVID test a few days in advance just to secure your place at the testing facility.
Suiza Lab Miraflores –
- Address: Av. Angamos Oeste 300
- Opening Times: Monday-Saturday 7am – 6pm. Sunday 7am – 1pm.
- Phone Number: 612-6666 / 640-6666
- Price of PCR test in the clinic: 260 s/ (roughly $70USD)
- Results in: 12 – 24 hours
- Price of Antigen test in the clinic: 130 s/ (roughly $35USD)
- Results in: 6 hours
Where to Get a COVID Test in Arequipa
Nearby Attractions:
Colca Canyon, Nazca Lines, Misti Mountain.
The White City is a surprising favorite of many who travel in Peru, and it’s a lovely way to end your trip with fond memories. If it is your last port of call, then it’s probably a good idea to get the COVID test you need to fly done while you are in the city. If your international flight departs less than 72 hours after you are scheduled to leave Arequipa, get your test done in Arequipa.
Laboratorio Muñoz –
- Address: Calle Peral 215, Arequipa 04001
- Opening Times: Monday to Saturday 06:30 am – 05:00 pm
- Phone Number: +51 54243098
- Price of PCR test in the clinic: 380 s/. (Roughly $102USD)
- Results in: Up to 24 hours
Where to Get a COVID Test in Cusco
Nearby Attractions:
Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Rainbow Mountain.
If Lima is the blood of Peru, Cusco is the heart. It’s where most travelers identify as ‘Peru’, and it is helped with the strong bonds the city and surrounding areas still have with the culture of the Incas. You can explore some of the day hikes and longer tours we have in this area.
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Cusco is likely where you will spend most of your time in Peru, and so it may well be where you will get your COVID test done in Peru. There are very few clinics in the historical center of Cusco, so you may have to venture into the more metropolitan area, around 10 or 15 minutes in a taxi.
Clínica Peruano Suiza –
- Address: Av. Perú k3, Urb. Quispicanchis, Cusco
- Opening Times: 24 hours
- Phone Number: +51 84237168
- Price of PCR test in the clinic: S/470
- Price of PCR test in your hotel: S/490
- Results in: Within 24 hours, delivered by email, WhatsApp, or in Person.
- Price of Antigen test in the clinic: S/70
- Price of Antigen test in your hotel: S/70
- Results in: Within 4 hours
- How to Pay: Cash or Card
While a COVID test on your departure from Peru may be a requirement of the country you are traveling to, there are still certain travel requirements within Peru that you must adhere to, made easier if a private trek or a bubble tour sounds like your speed during a less certain time.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to us or check out our recommended adventures if you are ready to start planning your Peruvian adventure, or simply stay up to date with the latest COVID19 updates in Peru here.
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