With my Fiancé being from Peru, I was inspired for this to be my next foreign country topic.
Dogs are an essential part of the Peruvian culture. If you visit Peru, you may be initially shocked by all the dogs who roam the streets. Unlike many countries where there are free-roaming dogs, the street dogs of Peru are well taken care of. Most are actually pets that are allowed to roam freely like outdoor cats here in the USA. Most dogs on the streets of Peru are well groomed, fed, and loved deeply. You may see some wearing clothes. The dogs often travel in groups with their friends. Dog are know to wait at traffic lights and can navigate around the busy streets of Cusco without getting hurt. They form an integral part of the society and atmosphere just like their human counterparts! If your dog does not do well around other dogs, this may be a trip to leave Fido at home.
Peru does allow the import of animals to their country. They also recognize Service Dogs and Emotional Support Dogs. From what I understand, only dogs are recognized as either of these.
Requirements are their Rabies vaccine between 21 days and 12 months before your trip. In addition to Rabies, you must be also able to show proof of Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, and Parovirus vaccinations. If you are traveling with a cat, you will need to show proof of their Feline Vioral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia (FVRCP) vaccinations.
Aside from the vaccination report, you will need to carry with you a Veterinary Certificate for Peru, that has been completed by a USDA-accredited veterinarian. You will also need a ticks and tapeworm examination conducted shortly before your trip. These forms will all need to be endorsed by the USDA, CFIA, or, if you’re not in the USA or Canda, with your national Governing Authority. These documents will need to be endorsed within 14 days of departure.
In addition, when you arrive at Peru’s Lima Airport, you will be directed to the SENASA Office. Here you will have to pay a small fee for a pet certificate, which you should keep in a safe, accessible place throughout your time in Peru. There is also a small Peruvian customs fee.
It's important to note that Latam (a popular Peruvian airline) do have restrictions on certain breeds. However, they are not completely banned. If they are Service or ESA, you can get special permission if you are able to provide proof of your need for the dog.
The following breeds need this special permission for Latam airlines:
Affenpinscher, Boston Terrier, Bulldog (all breeds), Cane Corso or Italian Mastiff, Chow Chow, English Toy Spaniel, Brussels Griffin, Japanese Chin (Japanese Spaniel), Lhasa Apso, English Mastiff, Pekingese, Pug (all breeds), Chinese Shar-pei, Shih Tzu, Tibetan Spaniel, Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, American Bully, Akita Ken, Argentinian Mastiff, Brazilian Mastiff, Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Rottweiler, Japanese Tosa, American Staffordshire Terrier (Amstaff), English Staffordshire Bull Terrier (Staffie), American Pitbull Terrier, Boxer, Bullmastiff, Bordeaux Mastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff, and Presa Canario (Canary Mastiff).
Pets and ESAs are not allowed on Machu Picchu tours. Generally, even Service Dogs are turned away at Machu Picchu. However, there have been cases of Guide-dogs (for the visually impaired) being allowed. Learn about Melanie Boling, one of the first people ever to get a Service Dog into Machu Picchu.
Unfortunately, I couldn't find more specific information concerning ESAs or Service Dogs areas outside of Machu Picchu. I recommend contacting the US Embassy of Peru for more serious inquiries.
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