
Peru
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Destination overview
About Peru.
Ancient worlds, lived in today
Mist hanging over mountain ridgelines, stone cities built with impossible precision, and traditions that still shape daily life. Peru has a way of making history feel present, not tucked away behind glass. In the Sacred Valley, Quechua culture is woven through the landscape, and the journey to Machu Picchu feels as meaningful as the moment you arrive.
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Andes drama and wildlife moments
The scenery here goes big. Trekking routes wind through high passes and cloud forest, while condors glide on thermals above Colca Canyon. In the right places you might spot vicuñas on windswept plains, or catch glimpses of spectacled bears in misty mountain forests. Whether you’re hiking for a challenge or just soaking it all in, the Andes deliver that proper “wow” scale.
Amazon, desert, and stories written into the land
Then the country shifts again. The Amazon brings deep green wilderness and river life, while the coast surprises with vast deserts and the mysterious Nazca Lines etched into the earth. Peru is full of contrasts, and it’s that mix of archaeology, nature, and living culture that makes it feel truly epic.
Official and Indigenous Names
- Republic of Peru (English)
- República del Perú (Spanish)
- Piruw Ripuwlika (Quechuan)
- Piruwxa Ripuwlika (Aymara)
Regions
- Amazon Basin
- Andean States
Continent
- South America
Resident population
31,237,385
2017 data
Capitals and seats of government
- Lima
Currency
- Peruvian Sol (PEN · S/)
Driving side
- right side of the road
Electricity
Languages
Peruvian Sign Language
Official by law · Indigenous · ISO 639-3: prl
Spanish
Official by law · ISO 639-3: spa
Aymara
Indigenous · ISO 639-3: aym
Inmaculada Sign Language
Indigenous
Mochica
Indigenous · ISO 639-3: omc
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Quechuan
Indigenous · ISO 639-3: que
Sivia Sign Language
Indigenous · ISO 639-3: lsv
Current time and time zone
Peru TimePET
America/Lima
Largest cities by resident population
- Lima · 10,353,700
2025 data
- Callao · 1,226,200
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- Arequipa · 1,195,700
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- Trujillo · 1,063,700
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- Chiclayo · 618,600
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Busiest airports by total passengers
- Jorge Chávez International AirportLIM · 26,085,552 annual passenger movements
2024 data
- Alejandro Velasco Astete International AirportCUZ · 4,069,224 annual passenger movements
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- Rodríguez Ballón International AirportAQP · 2,320,544 annual passenger movements
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- Cadete FAP Guillermo del Castillo Paredes AirportTPP · 1,170,771 annual passenger movements
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- PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International AirportPIU · 1,082,610 annual passenger movements
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