Peru is the most representative country in South America, both historically and culturally, as it was the center of the Inca Empire and later of the Spanish Empire in America. In addition, its central geographical location permits easy access to the different countries in the region.

Peru was designated “Best Tourist Country” in the world by The Observer Travel Awards in 1996. Our country caters for varied interests such as cultural, historical, ecological and adventure tourism, and it has 84 of 104 recognized life zones in the planet.

The Inca city of Macchu Picchu has recently been named one of the 7 New Wonders of the World and it is located in the city of Cuzco in the Central Highlands of the country.

The city of Lima, also known as “The City of the Kings” is one of the most attractive Latin American capital cities to live in. Our school is based in the suburbs of Lima, which is located on the coast. It takes a 15-minute drive to get to the beach and a 1-hour ride to reach the Andes skirts. The jungle is accessible by land or plane.

Nightlife in Lima offers a wide range of entertainment and Peru is an important gastronomic center in Latin America because of its varied typical food that includes dishes from the different regions of the country.

We will be glad to help our students with information on reliable tour operators in Lima and Cuzco, even before or after the program.

For more information on Peru´s tourist attractions, please visit:

http://www.peru.info/perueng.asp