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Peru

Republic of Peru

CapitalLima
RegionSouth America
CurrencyPEN
Official languagesAymara, Quechua, Spanish
Access to the seaYes
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Lima

Huaraz

Caral

Monumental platform structures at the Sacred City of Caral-Supe above the Supe Valley.
Peru · Place of interest

Caral

Caral is an extensive archaeological settlement on a desert terrace above the Supe Valley. Its platforms, residential areas and sunken circular plazas are best understood by walking the site at an unhurried pace.

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Huaraz
Peru · City or town

Huaraz

Huaraz can serve as a base for visiting Chavín de Huántar, with shared transport and minivans connecting the two. Staying overnight in the city beforehand can ease the schedule and leave more time for the journey.

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Lima
Peru · City or town

Lima

Lima is a city in Peru and the country’s capital. This identifies its national role; the available information does not describe its neighbourhoods or local connections.

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Peru’s location, capital, languages and currency

A first introduction to Peru: its capital is Lima, its currency is the Peruvian sol, and Spanish, Quechua and Aymara are among its languages.

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Peru’s capital, languages and currency for trip planning

Locate Peru in South America and get practical reference points on its capital, languages and currency. A clear starting point for deciding what information to look up next.

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Stone terraces and structures at the Chavín de Huántar archaeological site. Culture

Chavín de Huántar: from the museum to the temple galleries

A visit to Chavín de Huántar gains depth when you explore the museum before the monument: the plazas, reliefs and galleries then become more than ancient stone.

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Monumental platform structures at the Sacred City of Caral-Supe above the Supe Valley. Culture

Caral-Supe and Its Sunken Plazas: Understanding an Ancient City

Caral-Supe is best experienced as a city conceived in relation to the river, the desert and its ceremonial spaces—not as a succession of pyramids.

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