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Peru

Ancient wonders, modern hustle . navigate both with the right apps

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Heads up

Yape is the dominant mobile payment app in Peru and is widely accepted even at small local vendors . getting a local SIM makes it much easier to use. WhatsApp is the primary way Peruvians communicate, so expect hotels, drivers, and tour operators to contact you there. Outside Lima, app coverage can be limited, so download offline maps before heading to Cusco or the Sacred Valley.

11 apps6 essentialLatin America

Last updated: March 2026

Uber

Essential

The most familiar option for international travelers, available in Lima and Cusco with upfront pricing and cashless payment.

Pro tip: In Lima's Miraflores and Barranco neighborhoods, Uber is often faster than hailing a cab on the street.

inDrive

Nice to have

Popular ride-hailing app where passengers propose a fare and drivers accept or counter-offer. Often cheaper than Uber.

Pro tip: Great for longer trips where negotiating a lower fare than Uber's surge pricing can save you significantly.

Cabify

Nice to have

Spanish ride-hailing platform with strong presence in Lima, known for safety with background-checked drivers and real-time trip sharing.

View Ride Hailing guide →

PedidosYa

Essential

The most downloaded food delivery app in Peru, offering delivery from hundreds of restaurants across Lima and major cities.

Pro tip: PedidosYa absorbed Glovo's Peru operations, so it now has the widest restaurant selection in the country.

Rappi

Essential

Versatile super-delivery app popular in Cusco and Lima for food, groceries, and even cash withdrawals.

Pro tip: Rappi's RappiPay wallet can be loaded with a card for contactless delivery payments.
View Food Delivery guide →

Yape

Essential

Peru's leading mobile payment app, ubiquitous across the country and accepted at street markets, restaurants, and individual vendors via QR code.

Pro tip: You need a Peruvian phone number and a local bank account to use Yape . getting a local SIM unlocks huge convenience.

Plin

Nice to have

Peer-to-peer payment app backed by several Peruvian banks as a competitor to Yape. Widely used for splitting bills.

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