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Peru's Week, Explained in 5 Minutes

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Peru GuideEssential facts, not news

Country basics

Capital
Lima
Population
About 34 million
Area
About 1.29 million km²
Language · Script
Spanish, Quechua, Aymara · Latin alphabet
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Currency
Sol (PEN, S/)
Time zone
UTC−5 (PET) · No daylight saving

Emergency & help lines

Police
105
Fire
116
Ambulance (SAMU)
106
Tourist assistance (iPerú, 24 h)
(01) 574-8000

Traveler essentials

Country code
+51
Voltage · Plug
220V 60Hz · Type A/C
Driving side
Right-hand traffic
Major cities
Lima · Arequipa · Trujillo · Chiclayo · Piura · Cusco · Iquitos · Huancayo

Public holidays

Jan 1
New Year's Day
Mar/Apr (moveable)
Maundy Thursday & Good Friday
May 1
Labour Day
Jun 7
Battle of Arica & Flag Day
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Jun 29
Saints Peter and Paul
Jul 23
Peruvian Air Force Day
Jul 28–29
Independence Day, Fiestas Patrias (2 days)
Aug 6
Battle of Junín
Aug 30
Saint Rose of Lima
Oct 8
Battle of Angamos
Nov 1
All Saints' Day
Dec 8
Immaculate Conception
Dec 9
Battle of Ayacucho
Dec 25
Christmas Day

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