Peru Guide

The Good Shepherd is the Cathedral Church of the Anglican Diocese of Perú. They have been serving the English-speaking community of Lima for over 160 years with services in English and Spanish. In 1849, the first Anglican Chaplain, the Reverend John G. Pearson arrived in Lima after 5 years of negotiations with the British Government with the rel...

When Napoleonic France invaded and occupied Spain during the Peninsular War (1807 – 1814) installing Joseph Bonaparte, Napoleon’s brother, on the Spanish throne, aspirations for independence from Spain developed in the Spanish South American territories mainly fueled and supported by personalities from the wealthy, respected and aristocratic upp...

In countless publications about how to stay safe in Peru, you can always read the same thing: Adapt to the local situation and blend in. Not a straightforward task, especially if you are for example tall, blond, fair-skinned and/or don’t speak Spanish properly.

The Tourism Police - Policia de Turismo (POLTUR) - was established in 2012 to provide a better service to foreign tourists visiting Peru and needing help or support during their stay.

Located inside the JW Marriott Hotel the nice Majestic Casino houses more than 300 slots and video gaming machines in Peruvian Soles and US$ Dollars and nearly 20 regular casino table games incl. American Roulette, Black Jack, Majestic 21, Midi and Mini Baccarat, Texas Holdem, Caribbean Poker and Craps. The two VIP rooms feature a Roulette table...

The World Bank is an international financial institution providing loans and grants to the governments of developing countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects. Main goal is to work for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity.

On the 24th of November 1604 a strong sea-quake with a magnitude of approximately 8.5 to 9.0 hit the southern Peruvian coast destroying Arica (back then Peru, today Chile) completely and causing severe damage in the whole area. The quake was felt even in Arequipa that just a few years before lay in ashes due to heavy earthquakes caused by the er...

Founded in 1960. the American Chamber of Commerce of Peru (AmCham Peru) is an independent and non-profit organization promoting the principles that encourage the economy, the market, investment and commercial exchange, all within a framework of social responsibility, values ​​and business ethics.

The Ministry of Culture is an institution of the Peruvian Government in charge of promoting and managing the cultural diversity in the country for the benefit of the citizens.

Family and firends of alcoholics find help and support at Al-Anon / Alateen meetings. There are numerous groups meeting up reguarly in Lima and Peru's provinces.