Peru Guide

Founded 1994 in equals parts with World Bank grants and financial donations of local companies, the Peruvian Institute of Economy (IPE) is a non-profit organization promoting and defending a balanced and sustained development of Peru through the improvement of the market economy.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Arequipa is a non-profit organization bringing together local businesses and serving not only as their representatives but also promoting the development of a free market, facilitating business opportunities, providing assistance and services as well as boosting competitiveness of the local business commun...

Foreigners, who have lived or are still living in Peru, as well as Peruvians quite often have to provide a police clearance certificate or a criminal background check, for example, when applying for a new job in Peru or abroad, when applying for a resident visa in other countries, when getting a degree or even when driving a vehicle with tinted ...

Founded in 1973, the Peruvian Association of Exporters (ADEX) is a business institution  representing and providing services to its members: exporters, importers, and trade service providers.

The Ayacucho Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization bringing together local businesses and serving not only as their avocate but also promoting the development of a free market, facilitating business opportunities, providing assistance and services as well as boosting competitiveness of the local business community.

The National Confederation of Private Business Institutions (CONFIEP) brings together and represents private business activities within Peru and abroad.

The Cajamarca Chamber of Commerce and Production is a non-profit organization bringing together local businesses and serving not only as their representatives but also promoting the development of a free market, facilitating business opportunities, providing assistance and services as well as boosting competitiveness of the local business commun...

To travel abroad (so to leave Peru) alone, accompanied by only one parent or by another adult, or to travel in Peru alone, Peruvian minors but as well underage foreign residents need a special travel authorization allowing the child to clear immigration unhindered. If this travel authorization isn’t presented, the minor won’t be allowed to leave...

Hiram Bingham is a British International School influenced by Peru’s national curriculum.

Since 2004 Peru's National Drink, the Pisco Sour, has its own day of celebrations. Each year on the first Saturday in February, the country pays homage to its most popular cocktail with the "Dia Nacional del Pisco Sour" (National Pisco Sour Day).