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AyacuchoAyacucho is the capital of the department of Ayacucho in Peru. The origin of the name Ayacucho is said to come from words in Quechua that mean "city of the dead". The city of Ayacucho is located in the central sierra of Peru, 2,761 metres above sea level. It is near three major Peruvian rivers, which border the northern part of the Department of Ayacucho: the Mantaro, Pampas and Apurimac. Near the city is the Picimachay Cave, which has remains more than 15,000 years old. Ayacucho has a current population of 140,500 (2005 estimate), which is an increase from the c. 105,000 measured in the 1993 national census. more... National name: Ayacucho History of AyacuchoSome of the earliest human remains in South America, dating back 20,000 years, have been found in Ayacucho. Pre-Inca inhabitants of the region included the Pocras, the Chancas and the Wari. The last, whose civilization flowered between 1000 and 1500 AD, created a sophisticated city of 40,000 people, called Wari. more... Facts for TravellersVisa: Valid passport required by all except nationals of Bolivia, Chile and Ecuador entering certain regions of Peru. more... Location: Central zone from the Andes, 2760 meters above sea level (9,055 feet) Climate: Warm and dry. Average annual temperature 17.5°C. Rainy season from November to March Transportation of AyacuchoAyacucho is an ideal walking city but you can also get around by taxi. Don't forget to negotiate the fare with the driver before you get into the taxi. Local travel agencies can arrange tours to the attractions in the surrounding areas Also Read: Architecture of Ayacucho | Region of Ayacucho | Getting in Ayacucho
South America is seen by film distributors as part of the American market, so new films from the US arrive quickly in Lima, where they’re shown cheaply and in the original language (usually but not necessarily English) with Spanish subtitles. European movies are also regularly screened, especially in Lima (again in the original language), but [...]
Peru’s economy in recent years has been shaky at best. Peru has had to deal with challenges such as hyperinflation and unreported revenue from illegal industries. Despite these challenges, Peru has seen moderate economic growth in the last couple of years and tourism has grown substantially to play a major role in the Peru’s economy.
Peru’s [...]
Peru is South America’s third largest country, covering 1,285,215 sq. km., and can be divided into three distinct geographic regions. The best known of these is the central high sierra of the Andes, with its massive peaks, steep canyons, and extraordinary pre Columbian archaeological sites. The Andes are still one of the world’s most unstable [...]
Manu National Park is located west of Puerto Maldonado. Access is easier and cheaper from Cusco. It takes a one and a half-day journey by bus and boat. A more comfortable but expensive option is a 25-minute flight from Cusco.
This area was declared a National Park in 1973 in order to protect its great [...]
The dramatic Peruvian landscape draws adventurers from the world over. Bounded on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil and Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean, Peru’s land scale raises from seaside to some of the highest peaks in the world.
Peru’s principal natural [...]
Peru encompasses a past of over 10,000 years of the most harsh and inhospitable, if spectacular, environments in the world - the high Andes of South America. Civilization in the Andes has long been equated with the Incas. The architectural achievements of the Incas are inevitably compared to the feats of the Romans.
In contrast, the [...]
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Amauta Spanish School offers the unique opportunity to study Spanish while immersed in Peruvian culture. Other activities such as Quechua Language Courses, workshops on Latin American and Peruvian Culture and free daily Student Activities such as lectures, Latin American cinema, salsa dance classes etc., make AMAUTA Spanish School a distinct educational destination in Cusco, former [...]
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Most Peruvians get around the country by bus, as these go just about everywhere and are extremely good value. However, wherever possible, visitors tend to use one of the country’s trains - an experience in itself - despite being considerably slower than the equivalent bus journey. With the distances in Peru being so vast, many [...]
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