You do not need a rabies vaccine or any other vaccine for travel to Peru. You will not be required to have any other vaccines, but some may be recommended for travel to certain places.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control's recommendation for travelers to Peru recommends the rabies vaccine for "travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, especially in rural areas, involved in activities such as bicycling, camping, or hiking. Also recommended for travelers with significant occupational risks (such as veterinarians), for long-term travelers and expatriates living in areas with a significant risk of exposure, and for travelers involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats, carnivores, and other mammals. Children are considered at higher risk because they tend to play with animals, may receive more severe bites, or may not report bites."
Rabies vaccinations are often recommended for travel to foreign nations but can be expensive. According to the North Dakota Department of Health, the vaccination series can cost $1,500 to $2,500 per person. The vaccine is given in a series of three injections of either human diploid cell rabies vaccine or purified chick embryo cell vaccine. The injections are given over 28 days, so plan ahead if you decide to get the vaccine.
The CDC recommends that if you opt not to get the rabies vaccinations, you will want to take extra prevention measures. The main prevention measure is to stay away from stray or wild animals that may be carrying the disease. In the case of exposure, immediate treatment is the most effective, and the vaccination should be immediately received.
