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Volunteers in Peru
Emerald-green mountain passes, bright Indio markets, centuries-old cities: Peru will seize your imagination the minute you arrive, and isn’t likely to let go until long after you've returned home. It’s no accident that this gorgeous country is one of the most popular tourist spots in Latin America. At an elevation of 3400 metres, the fantastic city of Cusco, your destination, lies nestled in the magnificent Andes Mountains.
Peru
Volunteers in Peru
- Capital city: Lima
- Currency: Nuevo Sol (approximately 0.22 €)
- Climate: January 22 °C, July 16 °C (average temperature in Lima)
- Visa: Free tourist permit on arrival (valid for 90 days), passport and return ticket required
- Food: Papas rellenas (stuffed potatoes)
- Sightseeing: Cusco, Inca Trail (hiking trail to Machu Picchu), Lake Titicaca, the monastery of Arequipa, the Colca Canyon, the Misti Volcano, villages and Inca ruins in the Holy Valley, the Amazon region.
- Population: 27.5 million.
- Area: 1,285,216 km²
- Language: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
- Form of Government: Republic
You can find further information on Peru at www.lonelyplanet.com
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