Peru Guide

The La Plaza Theater opened its door in 2003. Over the last few years the group of artists supported by the San Ignacio Institute together with invited well-known actors developed the theater into a well respected cultural establishment in Lima..

Housed in an old republican building, the Cultural Center of the School of the Fine Arts aims to spread the different national and international artistic and cultural expressions.

For years, extending a tourist stay in Peru was possible, then impossible, then possible again - but ultimately only for a very small group of nationalities. Over the past two decades, regulations changed repeatedly, leaving many foreign visitors confused about whether - and for whom - extending a tourist stay in Peru is actually an option.

After Fujimori's resignation, a caretaker government under Valentin Paniagua oversaw democratic presidential and congressional elections in April 2001. The newly elected government, led by Alejandro Toledo as president, took office on the July 28, 2001.

As already mentioned in our article "How dangerous is Peru", Peru is a diverse country full of vitality and South American lifestyle which can be visited easily and safely, even for solo female travelers.

ATV or Channel 9 is a very popular channel in Peru broadcasting foreign movies, miniseries, telenovelas and soaps. Famous and controversial its show Magaly TV.

Radio Studio 92 broadcasts Rock and Pop music including information on favorite artists for youngsters

Founded in 1961, Expreso is the second oldest Peruvian daily in Lima.

The Ministry of Foreign affairs is an institution of the Peruvian Government in charge of representing the country on the international stage and providing services for Peruvinas living abroad.

The Abortion Hotline was founded in 2010 and is operated by The Collective for Free Information for Women (CLIM).