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Peru Official Facts
- Official Language: Spanish
- Population: 27,200,000
- Currency: Peruvian Nuevo Soles, PEN
- Major Religions:
Catholic, Evangelical - Major Exports:
Copper, gold, zinc, textiles, and fish meal; its major trade partners are the United States, China, Brazil, and Chile
Weather in Peru
Peru, unlike other equatorial countries, does not have an exclusively tropical climate. The cost has moderate temperatures, low precipitations, and high humidity, except for its warmer northern reaches. In the sierra, rain is frequent during summer and temperature and humidity diminish with altitude up to the frozen peaks of the Andes. The selva is characterized by heavy rainfall and high temperatures, except for its southernmost part, which has cold winters and seasonal rainfall.
Teaching Abroad in Peru Overview:
The scenic attractions are too vast to list but the heavy hitters are Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, the Andes mountains and enough Mayan ruins to have you seriously consider purchasing your own headdress and loincloth. Peru will surprise you with its amazing skiing, (both on sand and in snow) and its tranquil coastline. There is everything for the outdoorsy type, but for those English teachers working in Peru who don't like to risk injury or engage in heart-pumping, adrenaline-inducing activities, Peru has you covered as well. Cities like Lima offer a dazzling array of colorful street life, Spanish architecture and cosmopolitan restaurants and cafes. Village squares offering festivals and Catholic feast days will be a goldmine for those interested in pageantry, crafts and some truly one-of-a-kind people watching.
Interesting Facts About Peru
- Outside Arequipa, Nevado Ampato was a sacred mountain to the Incas, who climbed it to offer human sacrifices as gifts to the gods.
- During the mid -19th century, mineral-rich guano (seabird droppings) accounted for as much as 80% of Peru's national revenue.
- There are almost 4,000 native varieties of Peruvian potatoes.
- Peru has the most breeding avian species of any country in the world.
- The Mayo River Valley in the department of San Martín has been dubbed "the land of orchids" where one can find the Cattleya rex, considered a symbol of the region's wildflowers.
Highlights of Working Abroad in Peru
- Trek to Machu Picchu- deservedly world-famous trails to ancient Inca Ruins.
- Go on a river running adventure (white water rafting) on the Rio Tambopata and the rivers around Arequipa.
- Go sandboarding at Huacachina by sliding down enormous dunes in the desert. Feast on roast cuy (guinea pigs) - they're not just pets anymore!
- Take trip to Islas Flotantes - artificial islands made entirely from reeds.
- Have a go playing Sapa - a traditional Peruvian bar game and a great way to make some friends!
Festivals in Peru
Inti Raymi - June 24th
This festival has been a tradition for Peruvians since the Incas became concerned that the sun might one day disappear forever. Over 200,000 people gather for this winter solstice to entice the Sun God, Wiracocha, to return. It is a three hour ceremony held in the ancient Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman, only a short distance from Cusco. Be sure not to miss the re-enactment with costumes, speeches in Quechua, the Inca tongue, the parade of an Inca high priest in golden throne, and choreographed traditional dances.
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