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WELCOME TO PERU |
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PROFILE:
 Peru occupies the west central area of South America on the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
It is the third largest country on the continent, covering 1'285,215.6 km2 (496221.51mi)
Peru is divided into three geographic regions:
COAST:
A warm climate along the coastline. Region bordered by the Pacific ocean with desert areas, beautiful beaches and fertile valleys.
HIGHLANDS/ SIERRAS: Region dominated by the Andean range, with two well defined seasons: the dry season (May-October), with sunny days, cold nights and scant rainfall – ideal time to visit the Andes; and the rain season (December-Marhc).
JUNGLE OR AMAZONIA: Region of tropical forest corresponding to the Peruvian Amazon.
POPULATION – LANGUAGE AND CURRENCY:
Peru has a population of approximately 27 million. Politically is divided into 25 regions and Lima city is the capital of the country.
The country's official language is Spanish, although, Quechua and Aymara languages are also recognized by the Peruvian State.
The Peruvian currency is the Nuevo Sol (S/.); circulation is in coins of 5, 10, 20, and 50 centimos, and notes in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 Nuevos Soles.
Most shops and hotels accept US Dollars and Euros at the daily exchange rate.
Major credit cards are also accepted: American Express, Dinners, Master Card and Visa.
ELECTRIC POWER:
220 volts. 110 volts power is available in most four and five-star hotels.
PASSPORT AND TOURIST VISAS:
A valid passport is required to enter Peru.
Citizens of most American and Western European countries do not require a Visa.
The maximum authorized stay is 90 days.
For more information, check with the Peruvian diplomatic mission in your country.
Addresses and phone numbers are posted on the website of the Ministry of Foreign
Relations of Peru. www.rree.gob.pe
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 Lima
"CITY OF KINGS"
Was founded in 1535 by the conquistador Francisco Pizarro. In 1988 ,UNESCO declared it a World Cultural Heritage site for its colonial architecture.
The Main Square (Plaza Mayor) house the Government Palace, the City Hall, the Cathedral and the Archbishop's house these building are of great architectural richness.. During the night this zone show special lighting to highlight the architectural characteristics of these buildings.
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 Arequipa & The Colca Canyon
Arequipa, Peru's second-important city, located at 2,335 meters (7,659 feet).
It is also known as "The White City", because many of its churches and colonial mansions are built from the sillar white volcanic stone. Three volcanoes rise above Arequipa, including the majestic Misti,
(5,821 meters – 19,092 feet) that can be seen from any point of the city.
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 Cusco – Machu Picchu & The Sacred Valley
The City of Cusco is located in the southeastern Andes. Its name in Quechua means "center of the world".
Manco Capac founded the city of Cusco around 1,100 A.D., legend says that in the beginning the land was
darkness and the great Lord Sun took pity on these wretched creatures and sent to earth his own son,
Manco Capac, to spread civilizaction and enlightment.
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 Mysteries of the Nazca Lines
News of the enigmatic Nazca lines became public knowledge in the late 1930's
The awesome aerial view that beckoned beyond this particular horizon captured, The imagination of writers, scholars and tourists alike.
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 The Amazon - Rainforest
The Amazonia is the ecosystem of the Amazon River from the upper areas of The watershed in the Andes to the rich rainforest that extends through the north Part of South America in the countries of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru,
Brazil, Bolivia and Guyana.
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