Perú, once the center of the great Inca Empire, is a country of over 25 million people. Its population encompasses a mix of mestizos and indigenous peoples, with a fair number of Chinese, Japanese and African immigrants as well.
Perú is made up of 3 main regions: the Andean Mountain Range, the Amazon rainforest and the Pacific coastal belt. Few places in the world hold such an impressive geographical diversity within their borders, so traveling around this country an absolutely fascinating experience.
There are 2 official languages in Perú: Spanish and indigenous Quechua. The mix of autochthonous and colonial cultures is evident all around this nation, from the mind-blowing ruins of Machu Picchu to the beautifully adorned churches of Cuzco.
Spanish in the World offers Spanish courses in Peru; learn more by clicking on the guide page below!
