Peru

Continent: South America
Main attractions: an Andean area with archaeological sites, some of the best known in America. Beaches and mangroves along the Pacific coast. An Amazonian area with great biodiversity.
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Basic data
Capital:Lima
Most populated city:Lima
Divided into:departments
Language:Spanish, Quechua and others
More data
Currency:sol, S, PEN
Calling code:+51
Internet domain:.pe
Electricity:220 V, 60 Hz
Useful links
Weather:  www.gob.pe/senamhi
Tourism:  www.peru.travel
Natural areas:  www.gob.pe/sernanp
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Top sights of Peru

The country's main attractions featured on this website.

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Cusco
Features ruins/archaeology, museums, temples/monuments.
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Machu Picchu
Features ruins/archaeology, protected areas, trails/trekking, mountains.
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Máncora
Features beaches or sea coast, viewpoints/walkways.
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Pisac
Features ruins/archaeology, trails/trekking.
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