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INFORMATION LOCATION: Peru is located to the north west coast of South America and boarders countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia.
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Peru can be divided into three areas known as the highlands, this area is in-twinned with the andes mountains and runs directly through the centre of the country. Secondly the jungle regions are located around the amazon rainforest to the east of Peru and finally the coastal regions to the west of the country.
LANGUAGE: The official language of Peru is Spanish however Quechua is also recognised as an official language.
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PERU AMAzON: The Amazon rainforest stretches over a vast area of South America and covers an area of seven million kilometers (1.2 billion acres) with the amazon rainforest covering an area of 5,500,000km running through a range of South American countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, bolivia and Peru.The Amazon contains over half of the planet's remaining rainforests and has the largest majority of species throughout the world’s rainforest population containing over 70% of the worlds species.
The Peruvian part of the Amazon jungle is considered to be one of the best parts of the Amazon as in this area of Peru it is believed to be untouched, as other areas throughout the Amazon have been affected by deforestation however the Amazon basin of Peru is protected by law. The area in which the Amazon is located in Peru is to the northeast of the country and covers nearly two thirds of Peru itself.. PADDLING: Through the Andes Mountains and into the Amazon run many rivers, from gentle Grade 1 through to Grade 6, which the most experienced kayakers will find fearful. Some kayak tours include treks and team-building on white water rafts..
BEACHES: Punta Sal is, according to many, the top entry for best beaches in Peru. Punta Sal isn’t too far from the Ecuador border, and it is surely one of your best bets for beach resorts Peru vacations. Besides surfing, you can explore options for scuba diving, deep sea fishing, and wind surfing at Punta Sal. Surfing is best enjoyed from December to March, and the area’s abundant sunshine means that you will more than likely grab some sun rays with your waves.
WEATHER: As a rough guide you will find that the summer regions of the coast are usually extremely hot and sunny during the dry season that last from December to April. The mountain regions have a slightly different dry season that lasts from April to October when the conditions range from hot temperatures during the day with little rain, followed by a dip in temperature as nightfall approaches. The jungle region of Peru has a similar dry season to the mountains as it lasts from April to October were during this period temperatures can average between 30-35°C. To summarize you will find the best weather on the coast during January with the mountain and jungle regions being visited after the wet season is a good rule of thumb when Peru
CURRENCY: The official currency of Peru is the Nuevo Sol (S/.) and there are 100 céntimole (cents) in one sol. The sol is available in a range of bank notes from 10, 20, 50, 100, 200. There is also a selection of coins in use in Peru these are 1, 2 and 5 Neuvos Soles, other coins that are in circulation are 5, 10, 20 and 50 céntimole.
vISAS: Most tourists can enter Peru with a valid passport and a Tarjeta Andina de Migración (TAM), depending on their nationality, which you fill out on the plane or at a border crossing point before entering Peru and entitles you to a maximum stay of 183 days. Visit: Dirección General de Migraciones y Naturalización for up to date information.