Peru:
Expansion
With an area of ​​1,285,216 km², it is the third largest country in South America. It has 200 nautical miles and territorial rights over an area of ​​60 million hectares in Antarctica. Peru is politically organized into 24 departments (Amazonas, Ancash, ApurÃmac, Arequipa, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Cusco, Huancavelica, Huánuco, Ica, JunÃn, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Lima, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Moquegua, Pasco, Piura, Puno, San MartÃn, Tacna, Tumbes, and Ucayali), and Callao, a constitutional province. Independence Day is celebrated on July 28.
Government
Peru is a democratic republic; the President and members of Congress are elected every five years by universal suffrage. The current Constitutional President of Peru is Dr. Pedro Castillo Terrones (2021-2026).
Population
Peru has approximately:
 33 million inhabitants
 Urban Area: 73.3%
 Rural Area: 26.7%
Throughout its history, a mixture of races and cultures has emerged with the migration of Black, Asian, and European people, giving rise to the Peruvian human race.
Language
A multitude of native languages ​​coexist in Peru as part of its cultural richness. Although Spanish is the most commonly used language, Quechua is an important legacy of the Inca past and is still spoken in many regions of the country, with slight variations depending on the region. There are other dialects, such as Aymara (Puno) and various Amazonian languages, spoken by families or communities.
Spanish: 80.3%; Quechua: 16.4%; Other languages: 3.0%; Foreign Languages: 0.3%
Geography
It has the most varied geography in South America, consisting of three distinct regions: the dry coastal desert, the high Andean mountains, and the Amazon rainforest.
The coast: From December to April, temperatures reach 27°C (81°F), then from May to November, temperatures can reach 42°C (107°F) with high humidity.
The mountains: From May to October, the days are sunny and nights are cool, creating the perfect climate for adventure sports; from April to November, rainfall is abundant, and temperatures can fluctuate from 18°C ​​(64°F) to 6°C (43°F).
The jungle: The dry season is from May to October, with sunny days; temperatures reach up to 30°C (86°F). During the rainy season, rivers swell.
Currency and Money Exchange
The Peruvian currency is the Sol (S/.), which circulates in 10, 20, and 50 cent coins. 1, 2, 5, and 10 soles, as well as bills of 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 soles.
Credit cards are accepted in major locations such as hotels, supermarkets, travel agencies, and transportation services. Dollars are not accepted in restaurants, nightclubs, markets, and taxis.
Religion
Catholicism; other religious beliefs and denominations are accepted.
Electricity
220 volts. A transformer is required to use 110 volts.
Access Routes
Land: Interconnected by the Pan-American Highway with various cities on the coast of Peru, Ecuador, and Chile. To the east, the Central Highway provides access to various cities in the mountains and the central jungle.
Air: Regular flights to major cities in Peru and around the world from Jorge Chávez International Airport (approximately 30 minutes from Lima) at Faucett Avenue, Callao.
Unified Airport Use Fee (TUUA)
(TUUA) International US$ 31.00
(TUUA) Domestic US$ 5.84
How to Get to Peru?
By Air:
Peru is a country with a privileged location in the center of South America. Several international and Peruvian airlines have regular flights to Peru. The main arrival point is Jorge Chávez International Airport (Airport Code LIM) in Lima, the capital of Peru.
There are direct flights to Lima from New York-Newark, Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Cancún, and Toronto.
From Europe, there are direct flights to Lima from Madrid, Paris, and Amsterdam.
Peru has direct flights from major Latin American cities such as Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Caracas, Guayaquil, Havana, La Paz, Mexico City, Panama, Quito, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago, Sao Paulo, San José, Costa Rica, and Santo Domingo.
Flights from Asia or Oceania to Peru connect through the U.S. or Europe.
Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport is the main arrival point for international tourists and the main connecting airport for domestic flights in Peru.
Additionally, several Peruvian cities receive international flights: Iquitos from Panama, Cusco from La Paz, Bolivia, and Arequipa from Arica, Chile. Visit http://www.lap.com.pe.
Peru is a vast country with a rugged mountainous geography, so air travel is recommended to explore Peru’s main tourist attractions.
International flight arrival information to Lima (Airport Information – Real-Time)
International flight departure information from Lima (Airport Information – Real-Time)
Before Departure – Confirm Reservations
Departure times must be reconfirmed with the airline office at least 72 hours in advance; otherwise, reservations may be canceled.
Before Departure – Check-in at the Airline Counter
Passengers must check-in at the airline counter at least one hour before departure if you checked in online. Payment of the airport tax is included in your flight ticket.
We provide transportation to/from the airport in Lima.
Airport – Hotel or city: At the departure gate in the domestic flights area, you can take an official airport taxi. This is a safe service (approximately US$35).
From the hotel – Airport: It is recommended that you request a taxi service at your hotel.
By Land:
The most popular means of transportation for traveling within Peru is by bus, for tourist destinations located on the coast and in the Andean region. Jungle destinations are not accessible by land.
Tourism Exploring Peru offers you the possibility of reserving and purchasing tickets with the main Peruvian ground transportation companies. (Cruz del Sur, Movil Tours, Oltursa) We also offer tourist buses and minivans for private transportation.
Fares are reasonable and service is regular. Buses cover 85% of the routes in the departments of Peru (coast and Andean regions), connecting the capital, Lima, to major cities and tourist areas, such as Arequipa, Cusco, Puno, Paracas, Ica, Nazca, Tacna, Chiclayo, Trujillo, Cajamarca, Huaraz, Tumbes, Máncora, Piura, Ayacucho, Huancayo, Huánuco, Tarapoto, and more.
The land entry points are as follows:
From Ecuador:
Aguas Verdes (Tumbes) via the Pan-American Highway North and La Tina (Piura) from the city of Loja (Ecuador).
From Bolivia:
There are two border crossings, Desaguadero and Kasani, for those coming from La Paz and Copacabana, respectively.
From Chile:
Paso de Santa Rosa (Tacna) via the Pan-American Highway.
By Waterway:
Peru is also accessible via rivers. The Peruvian city of Iquitos can be reached via the Amazon River from Leticia (Colombia) and Tabatinga (Brazil).
By Lake:
You can enter via Lake Titicaca from Guaqui (Bolivia) to Puno (Peru).
By Sea:
Cruise ships that stop in Peru mainly disembark at the port of Callao (30 minutes from Lima).