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Thirteen Towers of Chankillo solar observatory in Peru
Peru is one of the most popular countries in South America for travellers, with its star attraction being the ancient Mayan ruins at Machu Picchu. The country boasts many stunning natural habitats, including the teeming biological diversity of the Amazon rainforest and one of the world's highest lakes - Lake Titicaca.

Peru Essential Information:

Capital - Lima
Other major towns - Cusco, Arequipa, Trujillo
Time Zone - GMT –5
Languages - Spanish and Quechua (official), Aymara in the altiplano region
Peru currency - Peru uses the Nuevo Sol (PEN). £1 buys around 5.60 PEN. For up-to-date exchange rates see: www.xe.com/ucc.

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