Peru
Giant water lilies just begging to be sat on, Yanayacu River, Amazon Basin Source: Leanne Walker
Brown Alpaca: a relative of the llama, bred for its wool Source: Richard I'Anson
Lights from candlelight procession, Arequipa Source: Wes Walker
Caballitos (totora reed boats) drying on the beach at Pimentel Source: Corey Wise
Ancient Inca city, Machu Picchu, in all its marvellous, mysterious glory Source: Mark Daffey
View of small village near Cuzco, on Inca Trail, in Sacred Valley Source: Richard I'Anson
He bangs the drums: local band performing in the streets of Lima Source: Bruce Bi
Woolly monkey catching some rays on Isla de los Monos Source: Shannon Nace
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Latest articles on Peru
South America's delights
IS it possible to experience all South America has to offer, including beautiful lakes and Inca ruins, in 21 days?
Ancient feat of clay
A 4000-year-old temple filled with murals has been unearthed on Peru's north coast.
Inca trail's secret city
High in the Peruvian Andes, Jennifer Grimwade discovers one of the last few places left on earth that has yet to sell its soul to tourism – the Inca city of Cusco.
A mighty mystic river
CLOSE encounters with amazing creatures leave Karen Porter in awe as she explores the breathtaking rainforest of the Amazon, the world's most famous river.
Deep into the planet's belly
A DESCENT into one of the world's deepest canyons is not for the faint-hearted but James Frankham takes the plunge and discovers a hidden paradise.
Peru Fast Facts
- Area:
- 1285220 km2
- Population:
- 28674757
- Timezone:
-
-5
- Languages Spoken:
- Spanish; Castilian, Aymara, Quechua
- Currency:
- Nuevo Sol
- Code: PEN
- Symbol: S/
- Electrical Plugs
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- 220V 60Hz
Peru Overview
About Peru
Peru had a rich cultural life thousands of years before Pizarro turned up in funny clothing. Wander around colonial cities that echo the legacy of Spanish conquistadors, explore the...
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Getting There & Around
Domestic flight schedules and ticket prices change frequently. New airlines open every year, as those with poor safety records close (check out www.airsafe.com). Most cities are...
Things to See & Do
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Activities
Andean mountaineering is popular in Peru, while the Inca Trail is the most patronized hike on the continent. The Peninsula de Paracas and nearby Islas Ballestas have brilliant bird...
Machu Picchu and beyond
UTOPIA is a city suspended above the clouds, where guinea pigs are food and a fat naked woman is God, writes Clair Weaver from Machu Picchu.
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