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InternPerú is your partner for interesting and amazing internships and volunteering in South America for a small price. Get to know the Peruvian culture and the fascinating and diverse country. We connect you with trustful organizations. We provide internship and volunteering offers, accommodation assistance, airport transfer and everything you need when going abroad. It's your chance to connect your international internship or volunteering with traveling the world. Take your chance and come to Peru!
Peru's amazing landscapes
Peru has three different regions - coast, sierra and selva with its Andean Mountains and the Amazon Rainforest. You can imagine that all in all, this makes the south american country a place of unique landscapes, where is more to see than you can dream of.
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Peru has 84 of 104 globes climate zones
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11 ecoregions
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The Huascarán mountain is the third highest peak in South America
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The Gocta waterfall (771m) is among the top five highest waterfalls of the world
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The world's deepest canon is the Cotahuasi canon in Arequipa with its 3.535m
Outdoor Sports and Nature in Peru
Hiking, Surfing all year, Rafting, Sandboarding, Bird-Watching and Fishing in lakes, the sea or rivers. These activities are only a few of the many adventure-, nature- and outdoor-sports that can be practiced in Peru. Be ready for one of the best scenarios of the world!
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The longest left wave - 2.2 km in Chicama
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3,500 varieties of orchids
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Over 1,800 species of birds
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The condor is the world’s largest flying bird with its 3m wingspan
Peru's Culture
Peru is a country that could preserve its proud cultures despite the growing of globalization. It is a mix of Hispanic and native traditions. The two main native cultures are Quechua and Aymara that speak both their own language. Spanish is the official language. Peru's culture can be described as a great mix of tradition, celebration and art.
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Caral-Supe is said to be the oldest centre of civilisation
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The tradition of trial marriage of the Quechua people is still practised.
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Peru’s official languages are Spanish, Quechua, and Aymara - there are also a large number of minor amazonian languages
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Almost every weaving technique known today had been invented by the Peruvians
Peru's food variety
The Peruvian cuisine reflects local ingredients and practices. It is highly influenced by the indigenous population like the Inka and dishes brought by immigrants from Europe, Asia and West Africa.
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Peru hosts the most important gastronomic fair in Latin America
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More than 5.000 different types of potatoes
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55 varieties of corn
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Cuy (guinea pig) is a traditional dish
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Pisco sour is Perus national drink
Peru is a fascinating country. From its three regions (sierra, costa, selva), the diverse food or the culture. There is never an end in exploring.
The video will give you some impressions about Lima. Now it's your turn, make Lima your new home!