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Peru
Peru's appeal is endless, with a range of natural and man-made wonders. The arid coastal region was once home to ancient civilisations who carved their legacy into the desert. The highlands, home to the condor and countless indigenous communities, were the heartland of the Inca Empire, and the ruins of their forts, cities and temples can be seen in abundance from the country's far north to its southern corner near Lake Titicaca. Alongside the colonial gems of Cuzco and Arequipa, Machu Picchu is the most famous example of the extraordinary architectural legacy they left behind. To the east, the mountains shelve away and give in to the dense vegetation and rich fauna of the Amazon Basin.
Peru Travel Tips
ECUADOR COLOMBIA
Iquitos
Amazon River
Piura Chachapoyas Chiclayo Cajamarca Trujillo
BRAZIL
PERU
Pucallpa
Huaràz Huànuco Cerro de Pasco
South Pacific Ocean
Lima
Huancayo Ayacucho
Machu Picchu
Puerto Maldonado Cuzco
Ica Nazca Juliaca
Colca Canyon
BOLIVIA
Puno
Lake Titicaca
Arequipa
* Time: GMT 5. * Flying Time from UK: Approx. 14 hours. * Language: Official language is Spanish. English is spoken in hotels and tourist areas. Quechua is still spoken by many Andean Indians. * Altitude: Due to the altitude of the areas around Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Arequipa and the Colca Canyon, visitors should try not to overexert themselves during the first couple of days of their stay, especially if you have flown in from a low altitude destination such as Lima. Restricting yourself to light meals and drinking plenty of water to keep hydrated is recommended. Coca tea, available at most hotels and restaurants, can also help to relieve mild symptoms of altitude sickness, but for more advice, consult your doctor. * Currency: Nuevo Sol (PEN) £1 = PEN 5.65. * Visa Requirements: Visa not required by UK Citizens for tourist stays of up to three months. Other visa information can be obtained from the Peruvian Embassy in London, at (020) 7235 1917 or www.peruembassy-uk.com * Departure Tax: US$6.05 for domestic flights and US$30.25 for international flights. Please note that this information is subject to change. * Festivals, Events & Busy Times: Numerous local events happen nationwide throughout the year in Peru. Inti Raymi, the greatest Inca festival, is celebrated during the winter solstice on 24th June in Cuzco, attracting thousands of visitors every year. The biggest national holiday, Peru's Independence Day, is celebrated on 28-29 July. * Tourist Information: For further tourist information please see the website www.peru.info For more useful information, see pages 96-97.
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