Peru Guide

The only Buddhism temple in the region of Lima is the Templo Jionji in Cañete, around 140km from Lima. This temple was opened in 1977. Its origins date back to the first Japanese immigrants in the beginning of the 20th century.

The International Christian School of Lima (ICS Lima) is located in the heart of Miraflores and has faithfully served several children of Peruvian diplomats and foreigners, officials of multilateral organizations, and employees of multinational companies for many years.

Tourists who stayed longer than the number of days they were given when they entered Peru must pay a fine when leaving the country. While this usually is a simple and straightforward process - at least if you know how it’s done - in some cases there might be the one or other hurdle to overcome.

After the resignation of Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski (PPK), Martin Vizcarra, First Vice President and Peruvian Ambassador to Canada, was sworn in as new Peruvian President in March 2018 and was supposed to finish PPK’s term in July 2021.

RPP TV broadcasts national and international news

La Inolvidable broadcasts Unforgettable boleros, ballads and Creole music mainly from the 1960s and 1970s

The Ministry of Health is an institution of the Peruvian Government in charge of the health sector.

Molina Plaza is a small shopping complex in Lima's wealthy suburb La Molina. It was opened in 2006.

The Teatro Britanico is part of the British Cultural Center in Lima and stages professional theatrical performances with well known actors of the local scene. The group was created in 1949 with the intention of promoting British theater in Lima and bringing together those interested in acting and all further aspects of the theater.

After the controversial removal of the popular Martin Vizcarra on November 9, 2020, which many Peruvians, political analysts, and the media, considered being a coup d'état, Manuel Merino, the President of Congress, was appointed as new Peruvian president and immediately formed a far-right government.