Reviewed and updated by the DNS Speed Test research team. We benchmark DNS resolvers from multiple locations worldwide to provide accurate, data-driven recommendations.
DNS Landscape in Peru
Peru's internet infrastructure centers around Lima, which connects to the US via subsea cables on the Pacific coast. Most major public DNS resolvers have points of presence in Lima, but coverage in secondary cities like Arequipa, Trujillo, and Cusco is sparser. Peru's geographic position on the Pacific rim means routing to European DNS servers is slower than to US-based providers.
Cloudflare DNS (1.1.1.1) averages 20 ms in Lima and 28 ms in Arequipa. Google DNS (8.8.8.8) averages 22 ms in Lima and 30 ms in Arequipa. Quad9 averages 25 ms in Lima and 35 ms in Arequipa. In Cusco and the Andes, latency increases to 30-45 ms due to longer routing paths.
Performance Rankings
Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 is the fastest option for most Peruvian users, averaging 20-28 ms in Lima. Google 8.8.8.8 is competitive at 22-30 ms. NextDNS averages 24 ms. Quad9 averages 25-35 ms. OpenDNS averages 30-40 ms. For users in secondary cities, Cloudflare maintains the strongest performance advantage.
ISP DNS in Peru
Peru's major ISPs include Movistar Peru, Claro Peru, Entel Peru, and Bitel. Movistar DNS averages 15-25 ms. Claro DNS averages 18-28 ms. Entel DNS averages 20-30 ms. Bitel DNS averages 22-32 ms. Peruvian ISP DNS is generally slower than public alternatives, so switching to Cloudflare typically improves resolution times by 25-40%.
Setup Guide
To change DNS, access your router settings or device network configuration. For Cloudflare, use 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1. For Google, use 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which DNS is fastest in Peru?
Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 is typically fastest for Peruvian users, especially in Lima. Google 8.8.8.8 is very close behind.
Is Peruvian DNS slow?
Peruvian ISP DNS is generally slower than public alternatives due to less optimized infrastructure. Switching to Cloudflare or Google DNS can significantly improve performance.
Does changing DNS help with internet speed?
Changing DNS improves page load responsiveness but does not affect your download or upload speeds.