Peru Guide

There are two main rebel groups operating in Peru, both leftist: The Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) and the Movimiento Revolucionario Tupac Amaru (Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement).

Even though readily available -if you know where to look - drugs in the broadest sense are a hot topic in Peru which can easily and quickly get you in lots of trouble and danger. Therefore, before introducing you to the local situation and laws, we recommend best stay away from any illicit substances and people producing, selling, and using them.

Founded in 1999 Canal N is a 24h news channel

Radio X (since 2013) is the former Okey Radio. They play mostly Rock and Pop.

The Correo was founded in 1962 and is very popular in Peru. They publish a Lima edition and regional editions for the provinces.

The Ministry of Energy and Mines is an institution of the Peruvian Government in charge of the sustainable development of mining-energy activities, contributing to human development, as well as reducing environmental impact.

Demus is a Peruvian feminist organization that defends human rights, in particular the sexual and reproductive rights of women, promoting their free exercise and questioning the hegemonic cultural paradigm on women and their sexuality.

Clinica Maison de Sante is a good private clinic for your general medical needs with 3 branches in Lima.

The Centro Comercial El Polo is a small shopping center in an exclusive district of Lima near the US Embassy and was opened in 1996. Its style is very different from other malls in Lima and it has some sort of charisma many others are missing. Coffee shops and ice cream parlors invite you to sit down and relax after you have done your shopping a...

The Auditorio Miraflores is an excellent small theater that presents professional and impressive plays for young and old. Together with many others the theater group Aqualuna presents plays in the Auditorio Miraflores.