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Peru useful websites and telephone numbers

British Embassy in Peru contact details

British Embassy
Torre Parque Mar (Piso 22)
Avenida Jose Larco, 1301
Miraflores
Lima
Peru
Tel: (51) (1) 617 3000
Email: belima@fco.gov.uk

There are also British Honorary Consulates in Cusco, Arequipa and Trujillo.

www.britishembassy.gov.uk

Peru telephone codes
To make a phone call to someone in Peru dial: 0051 + city code + telephone number. For more information and dialling codes for specific cities see www.countrycodes.com.

Electricity in Peru
Peru power outlets generally take two-pin round or flat-prong plugs on 220 volts AC, alternating at 60Hz.

Useful Peru websites

Peru Tourism information - iperu

Weather in Peru - www.weatheronline.co.uk

The Lima Bean for up-to-date news on Peru in English

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