Practical information
Capital
Lima
Major towns and cities
Cusco, Arequipa, Puno
Official languages
Spanish
Population
29 million
Currency
Nuevo Sol (PEN)
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Time zone
UTC -5
Country code
+51 +area code +number of the person you are calling
Tourism & local way of life
Climate
Hot and humid on the coast, temperate in the highlands and equatorial in the Amazon region.
Best time to visit
November to April
Partenaires
: The social network for expats living in Peru
: Guides and services for expats living in Peru