Peru is located in the central and western part of South America. According to its location to the equatorial line, Peru is part of the south hemisphere. With an area of 1,285,215 km2, Peru is the third largest country in South America after Brazil and Argentina. Peru also holds 200 miles of Peruvian coast and has territorial rights of an area of 60 million hectares in the Antarctic. Peru is divided into 24 departments. Lima is the capital of Peru.

Peru Weather
Peru’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Summer in Peru is from December to February and winter from July to September. There’s not a bad time to visit Peru, however as a very general recommendation the best time to visit the coast is during the summer (Dec-Feb) and the best time to visit the mountains is in the winter (Jul-Sept). The jungle is hot and steamy all year round with heavy rains in December and January.

Language –
The official language of Peru is Spanish, but it is a multilingual nation. Peru is home to a multitude of indigenous tongues. The Political Constitution of Peru makes allowances for the nation’s various languages, stating that Quechua, Aymara and other native languages are languages of the state ‘wherever they are prominent’.

Currency –
The Peruvian Sol is the currency of Peru. Our currency rankings show that the most popular Peru Sol exchange rate is the USD to PEN rate.
Touristic Attractions-
The city of Cuzco, Machu picchu, The Huascaran National Park:, The Manu National Park:, Lima’s Historical Centre, The Nazca Lines and the Pampas de Juma