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Peru Information

Peru is an epic land of breathtaking natural wonders and the incredible legacy of the Inca Empire. Offering a veritable kaleidoscope of habitats to explore, from deserts, jungles and snow-capped peaks, to mile upon mile of Pacific coastline, vast high-altitude lakes and lush cloud forests, it is an adventurer’s paradise. The trekking mecca of the high Andes and a cultural history dating back a staggering 10,000 years, all combine to make Peru one of the most dreamt about travel destinations in the world.

Peru General Information

Population
Approximately 24 million.

Capital
Lima, founded January 18th, 1535. Population - approximately 8.5 million.

Official languages
Spanish, Quechua and Aymara. (Aymara is spoken in some areas of the Puno region). Many other dialects also exist in the Amazon region. English is usually spoken in major tourist destinations.

Principal Exports
Minerals, petroleum, fish products, coffee, cotton and wool.

Time
Local time coincides with Eastern Standard Time in the U.S.A. and is five hours behind Greenwich Mean Time.

Electric Current
220 volts, 60 cycles. Luxury hotels have special 110 volt outlets.

Political Geography
Peru is divided into 23 departments (much like states) with each department broken down into many provinces.

Peru Weather information

Peru has three main climatic regions – the Amazon Jungle in the East, the desert coastline to the West and the highlands and Andean mountain range running through the middle of the country. Peru can be visited all year round, though the best, and therefore busiest, time to trek in the Andes is June-Aug with the months either side being a little quieter with generally favorable weather conditions.

Peru Travel Information

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Peru History

Peru is best known as the heart of the Inca Empire. It is also home to a number of other diverse indigenous cultures long ...