Peru is a beautiful country located in the western South America, facing the South Pacific Ocean and partially crossed by the Andes Mountain. It has borders with Ecuador and Colombia to the north, Brazil and Bolivia to the east, and Chile to the south.
In Peru you will find an amazing archaeological heritage of pre-Columbian civilizations and the centre of Inca's Empire, as well as their rich gastronomy, their colonial architecture, and their natural resources.
REASONS TO GO
The Inca Machu Picchu.
The famous Nazca lines.
Manu National Park.
ORIENTATION
Peru has three natural zones: The Costa region, the highland Sierra and the Selva.
The Costa Region, where Lima, the capital city, is located, is a thin coastal plain with a landscape varying between deserts and valleys.
At the highland Sierra you will find the amazing Andes, with peaks reaching 6.000m (20.000 ft).
The Selva – where the Amazonian jungle is to be found, has immense natural resources and is located between the Andes and the borders with Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia and Ecuador.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Peru has two completely different seasons, the wet and the dry. The best time to visit the country is during the dry season, from May to September.
HOW TO GET THERE
Main Airports
Jorge Chávez International Airport is located in Lima, around 16km (10 miles) from the city. Taxis to the centre are available.
GOOD TO KNOW
Capital: Lima
Currency: Nuevo sol (PEN)
Area: 1.285.215 square km (496.225 sq mi)
Population: 29 million
Language: Spanish
Electricity: 220V/60Hz (North American plug)
Calling Code: +51
Time Zone: UTC -5
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
January 1, New Year’s Day
Good Friday
May 1 Labour day
June 29 St Peter and Paul
July 28 and 29 Independence day
August 30 Santa Rosa’s day
October 8 Battle of Angamos
November 1 All Saints
December 8 Immaculate Conception
December 25 Christmas day
INFO
www.peru.info
