Where to hire a motorcycle in Cusco?

Cusco has many activities you can choose from and many ways how to enjoy them. It is a very beautiful place and we strongly recommend you to try motorcycle rental in Cusco. There are a few shops renting motorcycles right in the center of Cusco but in many instances poor service. We have prepared trips that are easy to moderate and also enjoyable. Many of these trips are published on our youtube channel and will be presented to you in our office located conveniently in the center of Cusco.

Do you need an international permit to rent a motorcycle in Cusco?

If you plan on driving in Peru for only 30 days or less, a valid foreign driver’s license is all you’ll need to rent a motorcycle, car, or motor scooter. You should also carry your passport with you at all times, however, so you can prove that you entered Peru legally.
Should you stay for over 30 days , you will need international driving permit.

Is it safe to ride a motorcycle in Cusco?

Cusco is generally very safe place with low crime towards tourists. In terms of road safety in Cusco, it is a different story. Drivers seem not to know the road rules, consequently traffic just becomes chaotic. Police officers barely penalize drivers as they seem not to know the road rules either. Being born and raised in the Czech Republic, 12 years in Australia I would be worried to ride a motorcycle in Sydney due to the fact that many Australians know road rules but spend time on the phone while driving. You dont see that here in Cusco. It is a chaos but 
as long as you are patient, willing to respect the chaos and willing to forget rules from your country you will be fine riding through Cusco.

Speed limits in Peru?

Peru has speed limits that are barely enforced. Since i started riding motorcycle Suzuki Vstrom 1000cc i have never been stopped by police for speeding this includes overtaking police at 120km/h, speeding 180km/h at 80km/h zone. You barely see road sign with speed limits on the road. 

Why Cusco/Peru is the best country for motorcycle riding?

It is an adventure every minute you are riding motorcycle. You never know what is going to happen due to the diversity of landscape, substantial changes in altitudes, weather conditions, road surface that changes all of sudden from asphalt road to gravel and mud. People are very friendly selling their own homemade drinks (Chicha Morada) and food such as boiled corn with cheese (Choclo con qeso) and for meat lovers the very popular Chicharron.  

Speed limits are barely enforced so you dont need to worry about being pulled over.

Cusco offers the freedom on motorcycle, the Andean twisty roads, the tropical jungle that is only 5 hours away from Cusco. 

We are very happy to assist you with any questions and help you to experience this most beautiful adventure riding trip in your life. Contact me on whatsapp  +51 968 731 451 or info@cusco-activities.com.

I wish you all the best and hopefully hear from you soon Ales Cervenka