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Peru’s Travel Website
PERU TOURISM BUREAU
(PTB), is a nongovernment
organization that provides
comprehensive tourism
information and promote
Peru as a leading tourist
destination.
Every place on the planet
has something of interest,
but Perú is undoubtedly a
privileged country for its
great natural, cultural and
human legacy
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About Us
PERU TOURISM BUREAU
(PTB), is a nongovernment
organization that provides
comprehensive tourism
information and promote
Peru as a leading tourist
destination.
Every place on the planet
has something of interest,
but Perú is undoubtedly a
privileged country for its
great natural, cultural and
human legacy
General Information
Territory
With an area of 1,285,215 square km (496,225 sq. mi),
Peru is bigger than France, Germany, Italy, Netherland and
Switzerland combined. It is the third largest country in
South America and bordered to the north by Ecuador and
Colombia, to the east by Brazil and Bolivia, to the south by
Chile and to the west by the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
We are taught as early as kindergarten that the country is
divided in 3 geographic regions: the coast, highlands and
the jungle.
Coast (12% of the territory): a warm climate along the
coastline that includes superb natural beaches, mysterious
deserts, fertile river valleys and exotic dry woods.
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Highlands (28% of the territory): a region of varied terrain
and temperate climate, dominated by the snow-capped
peaks of the Andes rising above 6,000 meters, the highest
of which is Mount Huascaran, at 6,768 meters (22,206
feet). It includes deep canyons such as the Colca and
Cotahuasi, the two deepest on the planet; and high plains
like the plateau of Collao, on the shores of the world's
highest navigable lake, Titicaca, at 3,810 masl (12,500
feet).
Jungle or Amazon (60% of the territory): a region of tropical
climate, lush vegetation and abundant fauna that is part of
one of the planet's largest natural reserves. The Peruvian
Amazon is the source of the Amazon River, the largest in
the world.
Climate: Temperatures and atmospheric cycles vary from
one region to another.
Coast: There are two clearly defined seasons on the coast:
summer (December-March), when temperatures can reach
27ºC (80ºF); and winter (May-October), which is damp and
chilly, with temperatures falling to 12ºC (53ºF). Although it
rarely rains on the coast, mist and drizzle are common
during the winter. The far north coast enjoys sunshine all
year round, with temperatures reaching 35ºC (95ºF) in the
summer.
Highlands: The climate is dry and temperate, with two
clearly-defined seasons: the dry season (May-October),
with sunny days, very cold nights and scant rainfall -the
ideal time to visit the Andes; and the rain season
(December-March). There is a sharp contrast in
temperature between sun and shade, and temperatures
can often vary widely during the same day, from 20ºC
(68ºF) to 2ºC (35ºF).
Jungle: The area has a tropical and humid climate. There
are two well-defined seasons: the summer or dry season
(April to October) with sunny days and temperatures above
30ºC (86ºF), and the rain season (November to March),
with frequent showers and high river levels.
For current weather conditions, please see our weather
page or visit Peru’s government weather authority:
- http://www.visitperu.com/weather/
- http://www.senamhi.gob.pe
