The ancient Inca culture and the very diverse nature.

In most of the country is tropical climate: very moist and dry in the Amazon in the Andes mountain. The coast is dry tropical climate, which is related to the conduct of the cold Humboldt. Variability of climate zones affects the average rainfall and temperature during the year: in the Amazon year-round average of about 1924 to 1932 degrees, the temperature variation are small, relatively frequent rainfall, the other on the coast from 1915 to 1930 degrees and is extremely dry.

On the coast there is also periodic El Nino phenomenon, increased in relation to global climate change in recent years. Followed by the reversal of flow of cold Peruvian current and replace it with the warm waters of the equatorial. This leads to serious disturbance of natural cycles in nature.

Especially in the period from October to May.

Andy (Sierra): The western slopes of the Andes have a good weather year-round. There are dry and hot. Best time for walking tours in the Andes, and for most tourists in general to visit is between May and September. Crystal clear air in the mountains provides fantastic views. Note the large temperature variation - there are even night frost. The rest of the year is much warmer, but also damp, resulting in large clouds and poorer visibility.

Lowland Amazon (Selva): Due to the tropical climate of intense precipitation. They occur in the summer (November to May), most intense between January and April. Very often, the roads are closed, as torrential rains cause floods and landslides in soil layers. In the dry season, no major rainfall for weeks

Coast (Costa) - Lima: The coastal strip is dominated by desert climate of. The worst month is August, with temperatures from 1913 to 1917 degrees C. For the remainder of the capital of Peru has a temperate. From April to November the cold hearth-called fog obscures the sun, which reflects negatively on the sentiment of coastal residents.

Peruvian culture is rooted in the traditions of Spanish and indigenous peoples, although it is influenced by the ethnic groups of Asians and Europeans.

After the rich culture of the Incas were still mainly scattered in the Andes and the ruins of buildings. The best known remains of ancient Inca buildings, the Machu Picchu and Cuzco, a UNESCO Heritage Site.

Peru is a country with the largest participation of indigenous Indians in the world. Thus, in the Peruvian culture are still alive the traditions of Andean Indians. Manifested in folk art, handicrafts, music and dance.

Most Indians retained the old customs, including the importance of continuing the use of Indian languages. Indians are usually bilingual, familiar with the applicable official language of Spanish.

Peru belong to the interesting village of Uru Indians inhabiting the Lake Titicaca. Their villages are built on large, floating rafts on the lake with reeds and cane.

Catholicism: 61.2%

Atheism: 23%

Denominations: 10.6%

Pentecostal: 3.8%

Adventist: 2.14%

Mormons: 1.25%

Traditional religions: 1.2%

Jehovah's Witnesses: 1.12%

Inherent in the Peruvian culture is music and dance. Traditional Andean music is played mostly on wind and percussion instruments. Often it is performed live at numerous festivals (fiestas), as well as in restaurants and bars.

The best known form of the music is huayno. It is the name of the dance, which many varieties are important religious ritual and. They are also an expression of belonging to a particular social group. On the coast of the music is different in nature. Derives mainly from Spanish and African traditions, and the main instruments are guitar and cajon, wooden box for breaking the rhythm. The most popular dance is the Mariner, danced with scarves. In many places the coast annually held competitions of traditional dancing.

In Peru uproariously and colorfully celebrated many holidays a year, largely related to the dominant Catholic religion. In many of them is seen mixing Christianity with ancient beliefs and customs of the Indian. Colourful parades, processions and fiestas device are the main event during the holidays.

During the carnival the device are water battle. The Holy Week processions involve picturesque religious. June 24, a summer solstice festival was the largest Inca - Inti Raymi. Today is celebrated as a national holiday. Curiously celebrated on 2 November, All Souls' Day. On the graves of family it looks like the food, drinks and flowers. Nov. 5, in turn Puno Day. Fun and dancing that takes place on the streets of Puno, refer to the legend first appeared with the first of the Inca Lake Titicaca.

Quechua (Quechua), Aymara

92.9% of the population

The presence of many local languages of the Amazonian

Polish citizens going to Peru as a tourist (stay to 90 days) and people in transit are exempted from visa requirements. At the border every tourist entering the card is replaced, which must be attached to the passport and have always with you. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of return. People bound for Peru, as experts, volunteers, technicians and students on the basis of agreements on technical cooperation, cultural and scientific knowledge are required to enter under the visa corresponding to the nature of their stay in this country. Those who are brought to Peru without applying for visas, and their stay will be linked with these objectives, they should leave Peru and apply for a visa corresponding to the real nature of their stay.

There are no restrictions and regulations regarding the import, export and exchange of money below the amount

$ 10 000 per person (larger amounts or its equivalent, eg. in securities must be declared when crossing borders). Customs restrictions do not depart from generally applicable.

Can be imported free of duty: 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars, 3 liters of alcohol. The value of gifts should not exceed $ 300.

Honorary Consulate in Callao

Honorary Consul Peter Nawrocki (languages: Polish, Spanish, English)

Av. San Juan 705, Surco, Lima, Peru

Tel: (00-511) 372 13 68 372 13 69

Fax: (00-511) 275 49 68

E-mail: pnawrocki@ditelcorp.com

Honorary Consulate in Arequipa

Honorary Consul Mauricio Chabaneix Belling (languages: Spanish, English)

Mariscal Benavides 307, Selva Alegre, Arequipa

tel: (00-5154) 217 676

Fax: (00-5154) 217 676, 213 098

E-mail: mchabaneix@servilex.com.pe

Polish Embassy in Lima

Avenida Salaverry 1978, Jesus María, Lima 11, Peru

Tel: (00-511) 471 39 04 24 20.470

Fax: (00-511) 471 48 13, 471 39 25

E-mail: consrplima@amauta.rcp.net.pe; ambrplima@telefonica.net.pe

www.lima.polemb.net

Embassy of the Republic of Peru

st. Starościńska 1 m. 3-4

02-516 Warsaw

tel: 646 1988 06 646 88 07

Fax: 646 86 17

embperpl@atomnet.pl

www.perupol.pl

There is no obligation meldunkowego. This function is given to meet at the border crossing an entry form, which must necessarily draw upon departure. In the case of loss of form is a fee of $ 4.

Pay attention to the provisions governing the export of plant and animal material, which violation is subject to stiff penalties. Export of handicrafts and folk art is subject to inspection. It is forbidden to export of cultural goods of substantial value, especially those derived from legal or illegal places of archaeological work, without special permits. When purchasing products of artistic imitation or pre-Columbian cultures of Spanish painting of the period should be retained viceroyalties bill or other proof of purchase (some artisans use the characteristic signs of their products).

Medical care is generally available in larger urban centers. The cost of a standard medical visit is $ 50, - ECE ok. $ 20 analytical tests - $ 70, USG-ok. $ 60. A day in the hospital or clinic costs from 30 to 100 USD.

There is no obligation to purchase any insurance, it must be remembered that in the event of an accident must pay all costs. Polish insurance policies are accepted by the Peruvian was, if they are recognized internationally.

We must reckon with the fact that every exotic trip weakens the body. Therefore, you must drink a lot, the best hot tea and milk. If symptoms are more severe weakness and does not disappear, and there is blood stool (dysentery), one must consult a physician. After arrival in the Andes have to reckon with altitude sickness called soroche. It manifests itself as general fatigue, shallow breathing, nausea, headache. Excellent help for these symptoms coca tea (produced from the coca leaf), is available in all mountain hotels. If symptoms are severe, eg. vomiting, accelerated and irregular pulse, insomnia must necessarily move to lower areas.

The threat is large-scale crime. Watch out for theft and robbery combined with theft, especially in tourist centers, at bus stations, airports and public transportation.

Caution is advised in choosing the national transport, especially buses, since they are quite frequent cases of robbing foreign tourists during a trip to Peru. Be careful especially during night travel. Keep an eye on the backpack in the luggage compartment, luggage is not relinquish, not to put anything on the shelf above the seats Due to the draining attacks on tourists in the way from the airport to the city it is advisable to use the taxi companies officially recognized by the airport authority and having their views inside the arrivals terminal. By contrast, strongly discourages the use of random taxi stop before departing with the train operator.

The fair is best to have a backpack on the front chest, and the money, cards and valuables in absolute terms belts, pockets or bags hidden under clothing. Both day and night. Money divide into two parts and hold in different places. In the case of theft of half of the die, and not all. Leave jewelry at home before leaving. Cameras should be taken of the neck, on the bar. Do not put them rather backpack that you wear on your back, it might be imperceptibly open.

Important documents can be deposited in hotel safes. Do not carry a lot of money, and passport. Visitors should carry a photocopy of your passport certified free of charge by the Polish Embassy in Lima.

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Peruvian border with Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador and Colombia.

Jorge Chavez Lima-Callao International Airport (LIM)

Cusco (CUZ)

Persistent connections to Peru to airlines: KLM, Iberia, American Airlines, Air Canada, Avianca. In Polish there is no direct connection. The most popular are transfers via Frankfurt, Madrid or London.

Most trains in the 80. was abolished by Shining Path guerrilla attacks. It is true that Peruvian government failed to deal with the insurgency, but the connections are not restored. The only connection between the cities of Tacna International and Arica, Chile.

For carriers:

Bus Tas Choapa Internacional

El Rapido,

Rutas de America

virtually all neighboring countries.

Austostradą Pan-American can be reached by car to Peru.

Iquitos River in Brazil.

By boat: Main ports: Callao, San Martin

As for long distance travel around the country, recommended flights, although the movement of road does not pose such a big problem, which could be expected.

Lan, Star Peru, the tray - are the main airlines in the country. You can move between cities such as:

Lima, Andahuaylas, Arequipa, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Chiclayo, Cusco, Huánuco, Iquitos, Juliaca-Puno, Piura, Pucallpa, Puerto Maldonado, Tacna, Tarapoto, Trujillo, Tumbes.

An excellent opportunity to learn about life in the depths of the country and enjoy the beautiful countryside offers turn Peru. Moreover, until recently, Peru can boast the highest situated railway line in the world (since 2005 primacy in this matter taken by China). Very popular especially the route from Puno to Cusco.

As regards public transport, it is worth the bus in Lima treated as a single experience. If you can find in the middle of a crowded crowd, it must be very careful in trying to seize any opportunity to pickpockets. Thousands of private busików arrives every few seconds, but the viability of this mode of transport is rather minuscule - taxis are very cheap in Peru. It must be remembered that the first driver to determine the applicable tariff.

There are regions where best to move on its own means of transportation. To rent a car is not an international driver's license required, just national, passport and credit card. Once you rent a vehicle you can take for example. Callejon the Huaylas, 200 km of the valley called the "Peruvian Switzerland" because of glaciers, snow-capped peaks and lakes.

In cities and smaller towns seamless access to internet cafes. Price per hour ranges from 1.5 - 3 PEN

Shipping to Western Europe takes about a week.

Nuevo Sol (PEN)

Credit cards and travelers checks are widely accepted.

A typical dinner at the bar for Peruvians (soup, main dish, compote) 3-5 salt.

Pineapple / other fruit at the market a sol.

Continental Breakfast 5 salt.

Postcard a sol.

Overnight from 15 salt per person.

The entrance to the ruins of Machu Picchu 119 salt (half-price ticket 59 salt).

It is worth to shop at the fair. Please compare prices and haggle. When there is a possibility to shop with the friendly Peruwiańczykiem (for a much lower local prices)

In some regional markets you can buy precious handicraft - especially the gold and silver and clothing from alpaca wool decorative fabrics. The most popular souvenir is a copy of ceramics przedkolumbijskiej.

Truly exotic things you can buy after you arrive in selwy. They are primarily objects used during the ritual dances, but also useful (baskets, dishes, bags, hunting), and weapons (spears, arrows).

Products from alpacas are a great purchase, provided adequate preparation for their subsequent treatment. Vendors often offer products of alpaca bebe, which refers to the best quality wool, originating in the jowls Lama - it is the most soft.

Worth the money exchanged in exchange offices or banks. We advise you to steer clear of 'horses' standing in the streets.

In larger cities, is well established hotel base.

Much cheaper than hotels, well-developed base. Price per night from 15 PEN

A reasonable way to cheap accommodation out of town. It should however be very careful about thieves. In the Andes, due to the large temperature variation - not recommended

In small towns, travelers with a knowledge of Spanish may try to find accommodation in the homes of residents.

Hotels - from $ 10 to $ 300

Hostels - 15 PEN

Peruvian cuisine is extremely rich - the coast offers a variety of fish and seafood, spicy dishes in the mountains, and plenty of fruit selwy (equatorial forest). Culinary traditions depend not only on the region, but above all of religion. One of the many attractions offered by fine restaurants in Lima, the menu is stacked with dishes served before the conquest. Lima, and many coastal towns in the country offers the best seafood. This unusual variety of fish is due to collision with other Humboldt Stream marine currents off the coast of Peru. The most popular seafood include squid, shrimp and mussels. If a menu appears with a note giving a lo macho, it means that it is served with seafood.

The scene is dominated by the kingdom of fish sea bass (corvina), chita, lenguado and sole. Typically, this is it grilled Be careful, as the natives like to mislead the tourists when it comes to sharpness of spices, which can ruin the taste heaps calutki day. Keep kosztowaniu sense of Peruvian cuisine specialties, as is usually very sharp, and the stomach can nieprzyzwyczajony become a victim of diarrhea known as jaloproctitis.

Peru is also home, kind-hearted old potatoes, which are grown hundreds of types of. Potatoes are the basis of the popular mountain in the kitchen, dishes jednodaniowych. In the mountains of Peru is grown and other tubers, which are an important element of the national cuisine such as the. olluco, vegetable in color from orange to red, which tastes like potatoes. Most of them are given from dried llama meat and dried beef.

Maize is another, an integral part of Peruvian cuisine. It has plenty of variety and quantity of food which is a component of an uncountable. Chica, fermented drink made from corn, a kind of murky and strong beer. To celebrate the holidays associated with sowing to drink large quantities of it. By contrast, roasted beans, is a popular snack before the main course or as an accompaniment to beer.

The most famous dish is a Peruvian ceviche, a white fish in a spicy marinade with lime juice, onions and hot peppers. Food tastes really delicious when it is prepared with freshly caught fish. Taste it, although sometimes different - every restaurant has its own closely guarded recipe for covering medium. Not worth buying ceviche on the street, because it is difficult to vouch for its freshness. There are countless versions of the basic provision, but traditionally served up with corn, manioc and potatoes.

Around Ballestas Islands try crustaceans. Here you can also enjoy chupa de Camarones - a thick stew with shrimp or tacu tacu - dish of various seafood with beans. Other excellent seafood dishes include escabeche de pescado - fried fish served cold with a sauce of onions and hot peppers and garlic, dressed olives and hard boiled eggs.

Rocoto relleno - peppers stuffed with local cheese

Kiss of Fire, boiled corn with additives slices of cheese and picante sauce.

Anticuchos (skewers of beef heart or pig) iron is a point of Peruvian parties with barbecue - it does not have, however, too much confidence among foreigners.

Cuy - guinea pig

Chica - fermented drink made from corn, a kind of murky and strong beer

It is worth to eat local 'milk bars'. The food is tasty and affordable prices.

Most shops are open from Monday to Friday 10-20, with a long lunch break between 13 and 16

- Machu Picchu

- Cusco

- Lake Titicaca

- Lima

Machu Picchu - beautifully situated city of the Incas.

Cuzco - Qoricancha or Temple of the Sun, the Cathedral,

Church of El Triunfo, and numerous museums.

Arequipa - The White City "with a mysterious Monasterio de Santa Catalina conceals a secret for years a luxurious life of Spanish nuns.

Lima - Church and Monastery of St.. Francis.

Uros tribe on lake Titicaca

Reserve Caracas

Colca Canyon - about a 4 hour drive from Arequipa, one of the deepest gorges in the world (deeper than the Grand Canyon). To see the hero known song El Condor Pasa Andean please choose early morning.

Lake Titicaca - the highest navigable lake situated in the world, revered in times of Inca. According to the beliefs were to be the cradle of Inca civilization

Altiplano - to see during the trip to the Colca Canyon. Overgrown bushes characteristic and inhabited by vicuñas (vicunas) and llamas.

Andy - which, in principle, be accompanied throughout the journey.

Moist forests - on the eastern slopes of the Andes.

Flight over the mysterious Nazca

Manu National Park

In Peru, holidays are celebrated fundamental Catholic.

Public holidays are:

1 January - New Year

at the time of Easter - Maundy Thursday (the south) and Good Friday

June 29 - Peter and Paul

28 and 29 July - National Day of Peru

August 30 - Day of St.. Rose of Lima

Oct. 8 - the anniversary of the Battle of Angamos

December 8 - Day of Our Lady of the Immaculate

Christmas Day - December 24 (the south) and 25 December.

Peruvians are able to play well, ceremonies and hulankom accompanies bands - local or hired from a neighboring village. Musicians playing wind instruments, Andean guitar made from shells charanago battleship and 36-string harp. The source music is also an old scratched CD which plays the folk music. Color to the ceremony in traditional dances, colorful costumes. In the evening the main square of fire burn so long as people play. Holidays are an opportunity for residents to break down the markets where I try to sell what you have - from the clothes by the sweets, to the Crafts. Hospitality is a way to show gratitude for the effort to be borne by the entire community. In those days the village blink colors and spontaneous joy.

Light, cotton clothing, and warm on expeditions in the Andes and Patagonia.

Store medicines needed

Sunglasses, protective filter, a hat for sun protection

Peru is a country of very diverse, so the resource inventory, you need to define our destination. Hikers planning an expedition into the wild wilderness will need the right equipment, tent - without which it is indispensable for the other tourists. Warm clothes are necessary during trips to areas of the Sierra, in the light selwie, and in desert areas where the temperature jumps are the norm, both one and the second should be useful ..

You will need to take medication, if it is there constantly, and all the elements of sun-protecting. Sunlight in the tropics appears to be a seemingly benign, but its effects tend to be terrible. Ultraviolet radiation is especially dangerous at high altitudes, it is a solid hat (the best will ocieniającym brimmed hat with a face), sunglasses and use special creams with the highest coefficient of filter. You must also eat a lot of drinks, especially isotonic.

It should equip itself with a strong belt of the money and documents.

Peru is a country in which the drug mafias operating. Illicit trafficking, smuggling and possession of narcotic drugs shall be treated as a crime against public health and are subject to high penalties - from 8 to 25 years imprisonment.