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You are traveling to Peru for the first time…
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Where is Peru?
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Some quick facts about Peru
Location: South America, on the Pacific Ocean bordering Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia and Chile
Size: Peru covers 496,225 square miles of western South America, Peru is slightly smaller than Alaska
President: Ollanta Humala Tasso, elected in 2011
Population: approx. 31 million, comprised of multiethnic groups
Regions: 12 Department: 24 Constitutional Province: 01 Capital: Lima
Cerro Verde is located Approximately 20 miles southwest of Arequipa, the 2nd largest city in Peru
Weather: Dry Season Mar-Nov, Wet Season Dec-Feb
Main Language: Spanish
Currency: Nuevos Soles, PEN, S/.
Credit Card: American Express, Visa and MasterCard widely accepted
Religion: 81.3% Catholic, 12.5% Evangelical, 6.2% Other
Country Calling Code: +51;
Cell phone & Internet use: Local service available
Time zone difference to the US (PHX): 2 hours
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Planning your travel to Peru
The FM Travel Center will assist with the coordination of all aspects of your travel to Peru, including local transportation and lodging. Following are the consultants who are available to assist in various areas:
- Passport/Visa Processing & Medical Requirements
- Katie Holtman- Genorie Church
- Travel Arrangements- Sandra Cason- Karen Wilson- Valeri Knox- Julian Sierra- Nick Lieberman- Lynn Legenzoff
- Manager- Michele Gannon
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Getting started
The following items must be completed in preparation for your tripto Peru
Obtain approval for international travel via the on-line approval system.- Please include the purpose of your trip and the name of the person you will be working
with while on-site. This information is required to obtain local services, such as securitytransportation.
- Once the request is approved it will be assigned to an FM Travel Center agent to beginconfirming your trip.
Contact the US documentation team to determine if a business visa is required foryour trip.
Visit the FM Travel Center site to review current protocol for travel to Peru
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Health requirements
Freeport-McMoRan employees and consultants traveling toPeru on short term business from the U.S. and Canada donot require immunizations.
Freeport-McMoRan personnel who will be residing in Perushould visit the FM Travel Center site to find out aboutnecessary vaccinations.
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Arrival protocol - Lima (transit)
AIRPORT OVERNIGHT
If you are spending the night in Lima before your connecting flight to orfrom Arequipa, you will be confirmed at the Ramada Airport Hotel.This is the only available hotel near the airport and is located directlyacross the street from the airport terminal.
Once you collect your bags you will exit the terminal building andproceed to the hotel, which is immediately visible.
In most cases, you will be greeted by Oscar Legonias, a representativeof our protocol department, as you exit the baggage claim area. He willescort you to the Ramada.
You should plan to be back at the airport for your on-going flight atleast 2 hours prior to departure, as check in time at the Lima airportcan take longer than usual.
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Arrival Protocol – Lima
STAYING IN DOWNTOWN LIMA
If you are staying at a hotel in downtown Lima, a car & driver will beconfirmed for you through the company approved security service,PROSEGUR.
Mr. Oscar Legonias will be waiting outside the customs area with asign displaying PROSEGUR, the first name of the visitor and the firstletter of the last name. He will escort you to your PROSEGUR driverwho will be assigned to you during your stay in Lima.(Should Mr. Legonias not be available, please reach out to the Arequipa SecurityCommand Center - see slide 11 for respective phone numbers - as they are also aware ofyour arrival)
Do not take a taxi or accept a transfer from an unapproved vendor.
If you have free time while in Lima, do not arrange transportation onyour own to go sight seeing. Traveling on your own is a safety risk andagainst company policy. All transportation arrangements should bemade through a company approved vendor. Contact the local office inLima or FM Travel Center for assistance.
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Arrival Protocol – Lima cont.
In case you arrive very late or your trip was so short notice that transportation could not be coordinated through PROSEGUR, you have the ability to use the Hotel shuttle service from the airport to your downtown hotel.
If your room has been reserved in the MELIA hotel please approach the CMV Kiosk inside the baggage claim area. If your room has been reserved in SWISSOTEL or the WESTIN, please coordinate your transfer to the hotel through MITSOO.
Mention to the clerk that you have a reservation in xyz hotel and require transportation. The clerk will verify the reservation with the hotel and the cost of transport will automatically be added to your final bill.
Do not take a taxi or accept a transfer from an unapproved vendor.9
Arrival Protocol - Arequipa
A PROSEGUR security driver will be assigned to you and will provide alltransportation for the duration of your stay in Arequipa.
The driver will be waiting just outside the terminal building with a signdisplaying the logo PROSEGUR, the first name of the visitor and thefirst letter of the last name.
Please approach the driver and ask for his passenger name. He willrespond with the full name of his passenger. That way the traveler canconfirm he is connecting with his assigned driver.
Do not take a taxi or accept a transfer from an unapproved vendor.10
Contacts in Peru
FM Lima Office +51 1 5138230Address: Av. Camino Real # 348, Torre El Pilar, Of. 1401 – San Isidro (Business hours 08.30 – 17.30 hrs. )
SMCV Arequipa Office + 51 54 381515 (business hours 07.30- 16.30 hrs)
PROSEGUR Personnel - Oscar Legonia, Lima Airport PROSEGUR Agent Mobile: +51 999 981 980- Arequipa Security Command Center (24/7 hrs) Mobile: +51 959 923 820
Mobile: +51 959 895 167+51 54 381515
ext. 2834550ext. 2833000
FM Travel Center +51 54 381515 ext. 2834554ext. 2834561
Mobile: +51 959 655 77511
Security Contact Information
SMCV Arequipa Security Command Center- +51-54-381515 , extension 2834550 (phone is answered in Spanish or English)
Mobile: +51 959 923 820Mobile: +51 959 895 167
PROSEGUR Security Personnel - PROSEGUR Emergency Mobile: +51 959 862 006
+51 54 381515 ext. 2833000
Carry the contact information for your site sponsor as well as your ISOS card with you at all times in case it is needed while traveling.
The US Embassy in Peru can be contacted by phone or email at:- +51 1 618 2000 Embassy Emergency Hotline for US Citizens. An embassy duty
officer is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. - [email protected] Email for general inquiries and non-emergency service
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Travel & Baggage Tips
Put your name and the phone number of your destination on the inside and outside of yourbag.
Carry valuables, medication, and travel documents in your carry-on luggage.
Never pack your laptop or anything of value in a bag that you plan to check. We have norecourse for recovering stolen items.
Leave expensive jewelry at home. As a foreign visitor you do not want to draw attention toyourself.
Remain aware of your surroundings. Keep your briefcase, purse, etc. close to you, particularlyin public or crowded areas.
Avoid military clothes / bags etc. or clothing that appears to be military in origin
Check the TSA website for the most current restrictions on liquids & aerosols in your carry-on baggage
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Medical care in Peru(Employees Only)
International SOS (Intl. SOS) coordinates medical care while in Peru
Your company medical plan works with ISOS to pay providers for coveredmedical services
In case of a medical emergency please call the ISOS emergencyhotline at +1-215-942-5500 to coordinate any necessary assistance
If you cannot call ISOS yourself, have somebody else call ISOS on yourbehalf to open the case
Before departure, ensure you carry the Freeport ISOS Card or print out byclicking here Member number: 11BCPA000119
If you get sick while in Arequipa or at Cerro Verde, please reach out to theISOS clinic located at Urb El Jardín A6 – Yanahuara or contact theArequipa Security Command Center
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Healthcare benefits
If you are an international assignee your company medical plan works withIntl. SOS to pay providers for covered medical services
If you are a business traveler or on a short term assignment (less than 6months) in Peru your participation in the United Healthcare plan continues. Allservices are subject to the provisions of the benefits plans
If you are paid through Phoenix, AZ and have questions regarding your benefits,please contact the Freeport-McMoRan Benefits Service Center between the hoursof 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. MST, Monday through Friday at- 1-888-855-HELP (4357) (within the U.S.), 1-602-345-4399, ext 4900 (outside the U.S.),- Benefits Service Center E-mail at [email protected]
If you are paid through New Orleans, LA and have questions regarding yourbenefits, please contact Employee Services at- 1-504-582-4400 (within the U.S.), 1-888-882-8190 (outside of the U.S.),- Employee Services E-mail at [email protected]
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Opportunity for Self-study
Should you have the time to prep for your trip, we recommendvisiting the following sites to familiarize yourself with yourdestination
US State Department travel advisory
CRG Country Risk Forecast
ISOS web portal
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Medical evacuation
Should you suffer an illness or trauma which cannot be treated at one ofour medical facilities ISOS will evacuate you by Air Ambulance to thenearest, most appropriate Center of Medical Excellence.
Should your condition not be life or limb threatening an evacuation bycommercial airline can be undertaken. You may or may not beaccompanied by a medical staff member on this trip.
The initial stabilization will occur on-site prior to the arrival of the airambulance.
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If you have any additional questions or concerns please reach out to the
FM Travel Center
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