Walter Wust
Machu Picchu, Cusco
Those who visit Peru will discover much more than the expected
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Many countries wrapped up into one
Because there is one just Peru, but filled with unique experiences. There is Natural Peru which boasts incredible plant, animal, and scenic riches that make it one of the world’s 10 megadiverse countries. There is Ancient Peru that gave rise to some of the major Latin American cultures. There is Peru of Today with modern, cosmopolitan cities. There is Peru of Living Cultures that keeps alive the color and lore of its ancient traditions. There is Wondrous Peru in which you can fine luxury and pleasure in unique destinations. There is Peru Adventure, whose different geographical features make it the perfect country to engage in all types of adventure sports in awe-inspiring settings.
Heinz Plenge
Lake Llanganuco, ﾃ］cash
Natural Peru
Alex Bryce
Danzante en la fiesta patronal de la Virgen de la Candelaria, Puno
Peru of Living Cultures Perﾃｺ Natural
Boras indigenous community of San Andrﾃｩs, Loreto
Alex Bryce
Chan Chan mud city, La Libertad
Alex Bryce
Ancient Peru
Wondrous Peru PerĂş Actual
Hotel on Lake Titicaca, Puno
Alex Bryce
Magic Water Circuit, Parque de la Reserva, Lima
Gonzalo Barandiaran
Peru of Today
Peru Adventure Perú de Aventura
Surfer at Conchán Beach, Lima
Discover a country of great natural wealth, and friendly, hard working, and creative people.
Discover a place full of experiences. A Peru for each and every person.
Come and find yours.
Walter Hupiu
Sarc贸fagos de Karaj铆a, Chachapoyas, Amazonas
GEOGRAPHY
WEATHER
The country is divided into three large natural regions: coast, highlands, and Amazon rainforest.
The temperature is different in each region.
Amazon rainforest
59% of the national territory 12% of the population
Amazon rainforest: Hot, tropical weather with plenty of rain.
A region covered by tropical vegetation and called the Peruvian Amazon. The largest natural reserves in the country are located there.
Highlands
30% of the national territory 36% of the population
Highlands:
Dry and temperate weather with huge variations in temperature during the day.
A region dominated by the Andes with its highest point reaching 6768 meters (22,204 feet) at the pinnacle of Mount Huascaran.
Coast:
Coast
11% of the national territory 52% of the population
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Close to 3,000 kilometers of deserts, wide beaches, and fertile valleys.
Northern section: Sunny all year round. Central and southern section: temperate, region with no rain, yet humid with plenty of cloud cover.
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AIR TRAVEL Tumbes: 1h50’ Piura: 1h40’ Chiclayo: 1h30’ Trujillo: 1h10’ Cajamarca: 1h20’ Arequipa: 1h30’
Flight length (hours)
Lima
Puerto Maldonado: 2h45’
Pucallpa: 1h10’ Tarapoto: 1h25’ Iquitos: 1h50’ Tacna: 1h50’ Ayacucho: 50’ Cusco: 1h15’ Juliaca: 1h40’
LOCATION Peru is located in the central western coast of South America.
Time (GMT-5) Lima 12:00 h New York 12:00 h Buenos Aires 14:00 h Santiago 13:00 h México City 11:00 h Londres 17:00 h Berlin 18:00 h Paris 18:00 h Tokyo 02:00 h (*) Sydney 03:00 h (*) (*) from the next day
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