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2020 Peruvian protests and President Francisco Sagasti (2020 - 2021)
Political History of Peru
After the controversial removal of the popular Martin Vizcarra on November 9, 2020, which many Peruvians, political analysts, and the media, considered being a coup d'état, Manuel Merino, the President of Congress, was appointed as new Peruvian president and immediately formed a far-right government.
1995 - 200 Nuevos Soles banknote
Old Peruvian Banknotes
1995 - 200 Nuevos Soles banknote. The Peruvian currency Nuevos Soles has been in circulation since 1991. This is still a current banknote, but being removed from circulation as of 2016, the new monetary system of Peruvian money is named "Soles".
1991 - 100 Nuevos Soles banknote
Old Peruvian Banknotes
1991 - 10 Nuevos Soles banknote. The Peruvian currency Nuevos Soles has been in circulation since 1991. This is still a current banknote, but being removed from circulation as of 2016, the new monetary system of Peruvian money is named "Soles".
Delicious Temptations
Lomo Saltado
Lomo Saltado is one of the most popular and iconic Peruvian dishes. It is a comfort food that can be found nearly everywhere in Peru, prepared at home for family and friends, in simple restaurants and up-scale places alike, and…
Peruvian Pisco Sour
Peru’s national drink and most popular cocktail is surely the famous Pisco Sour. It is the welcome drink in Peru and served for literally any occasion.
In the original sense, Leche de Tigre (meaning Tiger’s Milk), is the marinating liquid left on the plate after having finished a Ceviche,…
Salsa Criolla probably is the most important and most popular side dish in Peru. Prepared with red onions, aji amarillo, the juice of…
Tequeños are known in all Latin America. In Peru, they are very popular as starter, light lunch or small snack in the evening at a bar…
Peru’s celebrated cuisine is not only about famous chefs, outstanding dishes or the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, but as well…
Papa rellena, meaning stuffed potato, is a traditional and popular dish full of Peruvian flavors which is eaten as starter, for lunch or…
Legal Stuff
Extension of a Migraciones deadline
During the internal evaluation and approval process of your visa application (Cambio de calidad migratoria) or of the application for the extension of your visa, Migraciones may discover that you haven’t uploaded all required…
Subsanacion - Submitting documents
During the internal evaluation and approval process of any application on the Agencia Digital, Migraciones may discover that you haven’t uploaded all required documents, that an uploaded document isn’t to their liking or they…
On May 2, 2023, the Peruvian government put a law (Ley 31732) into effect granting foreigners, who violated…
If any of your information, which is printed on your carné or which is registered in the Migraciones…
Foreigners whose carné de extranjería (CE) or CTM or CPP has been stolen, lost or damaged must apply for the…
When your Peruvian residence visa is approved, you get the Carné de Extranjería, your Peruvian foreigner ID.…
In Peru, a residence visa, so the permit allowing you to live in the country (not the carné, the card), is…
Peruvian Visa Types
Business Visa for Peru
Foreigners who travel temporary to Peru for business related reasons that do not include actual labor or gainful employment have to apply for a business visa at a Peruvian consulate before entering the country or, if they can…
Peruvian Digital Nomad Visa
On November 14, 2023, a modification of the Foreigner Law, Decreto Legislativo 1582, was published introducing a resident visa for digital nomads, remote workers and freelancers in Peru for the first time.
Some family members of Peruvian nationals and foreigners with a resident status in Peru have the right to a family union and can apply for…
Priests, nuns, and missionaries, who want to stay in Peru to perform religious or missionary activities, can apply for a religious visa,…
Foreign nationals, who want to apply for a residence visa in Peru (for example because they are married to a Peruvian, found work in Peru,…
Foreigners, who receive a state or private pension including social security pension, government pension, employment related pension, union…
Foreigners planning to study at a Peruvian educational institution or to do an internship / apprenticeship (without payment!) at a Peruvian…
The History of Peru
President Pedro Castillo from 2021 to 2022
The 2021 presidential election saw far-left Pedro Castillo, a political greenhorn in Lima, and hard-right Keiko Fujimori, who is not only the daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, but as well an old-timer on the…
Pedro Castillo (1969 - )
José Pedro Castillo Terrones is a former member of the Rondas campesinas, elementary school teacher and union leader. He was the President of Peru from July 28, 2021 until he was removed from office on December 7, 2022.
On Acuri's thirteenth birthday, his father, the thunder god Paricaca, said: "My son, disguise yourself as a…
Pacha, (in allusion to “Pachamama” is a goddess revered by the indigenous peoples of the Andes. In Inca…
A long time ago, the Shipibo of the Ucayali River lived in Cumancava, a place surrounded by rain forests,…
Something or someone made a terrible noise in the bush. So long and deep was that noise that one of Paulita’s…
Near the sea in the area of the Peruvian desert coast lay one of the most beautiful vegetable gardens. It is…
Peruvian Money Guide
Current Peruvian Coins
Like the current Peruvian banknotes, the Peruvian coins in circulation reflect the country's rich historical and cultural past, but additionally as well Peru’s abundance of natural wealth. Their high-quality and beautiful…
The Woman in the Process of Independence Coin Series
In commemoration of the bicentenary of Peru's independence from Spain, the Peruvian Central Reserve Bank (BCRP) issued the numismatic series “La Mujer en el proceso de la Independencia” (The Woman in the Process of Independence).…
In commemoration of the bicentenary of Peru's independence from Spain, the Peruvian Central Reserve Bank…
The numismatic series "Fauna Silvestre Amenazada del Perú" (Threatened Wildlife of Peru) was issued by the…
The numismatic series "Recursos Naturales del Peru" (Natural Resources of Peru) was issued by the Peruvian…
The numismatic series "Riqueza y Orgullo del Perú" (Wealth and Pride of Peru) was issued by the Peruvian…
The current banknotes of Peru are not only lovely with famous Peruvian personalities on the front and either…
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