Peru

Capital City: Lima

People: Amerindian 45%, mestizo (mixed Amerindian and white) 37%, white 15%, black, Japanese, Chinese, and other 3%

Religion: Roman Catholic 81%, Seventh Day Adventist 1.4%, other Christian 0.7%, other 0.6%, unspecified or none 16.3%

Language: Spanish (official), Quechua (official), Aymara, and a large number of minor Amazonian languages

Currency: Peruvian Nuevo Sol

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How to get there:
By plane: The capital city of Lima has the Jorge Chávez International Airport with frequent flights all over the world. Main airlines are American Airlines, Delta, Lan, Lan Peru, Continental, Iberia, Copa, Taca and others.

By boat: The city of Iquitos in the Amazonas region has connections by boat to Leticia in Colombia and Tabatinga in Brazil

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Travel Documentation and Custom Duty: Tourists from North America, Australia, Japan, the European Union and many others receive a visa upon arrival for up to 90 days.
When entering the country, you need to pass the immigration office (imigracion). There you get a stamp in your passport that states the number of days you are allowed to stay (usually 90 days). You can get an extension at immigration offices in any major city for 20US$ per month plus 26 soles administration fee.

Getting Around: Buses, Taxis, Train, Car Rental

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