Celebrate Peru

Peru Independence Day  –  Celebrate Peru’s Independence Day on July 28. It is a historic day for the people of Peru whereby they celebrate their hard-earned independence.

Fiestas Patrias  – The Fiestas Patrias peruanas, or Peruvian National Holidays, are celebrations of Peru’s independence from the Spanish Empire. 

Culture of Peru  –  A Wikipedia resource covering literature, art, music, sports and more.

Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu    – Machu Picchu stands 2,430 m above sea-level, in the middle of a tropical mountain forest, in an extraordinarily beautiful setting. 

Indigenous People in Peru  –  There are 4 million Indigenous Peoples in Peru, who are comprised of 55 groups speaking 47 languages.

Lima  –  Information and resources about the city from Wikimedia Commons.

Peru Government  –  The official website.

Peru History and Timeline  –  Civilization in the Andes has long been equated with the Incas. But more than a millennium before the Incas ruled Peru, there were societies such as the Nazca and the Moche creating adobe cities, woven garments, and exquisite objects of gold and silver.

Peru Independence Day  –  Everything you need to know about the holiday.

Peru Travel  – A Lonely Planet guide to unmissable destinations in Peru.

Peru Travel  – Plan your visit or vacation at this official travel website.

Peru Travel Advice  –  From the Canadian government.

Protecting Peru’s Natural Legacy  –  Discover WWF involvement with Peru’s natural spaces.

UNESCO  –  Peru representation at the World Heritage Convention.

The World Bank  –  Peru’s macroeconomic fundamentals remain sound: a low public debt to gross domestic product (GDP) ratio, considerable international reserves and a reliable central bank.

The World Factbook  –  Information from America’s CIA.