What are cool facts about Peru?

Table of Contents:

1. What are cool facts about Peru?
2. What are some traditions of Peru?
3. What is Peru's religion?
4. What is the main culture in Peru?
5. Is English spoken in Peru?
6. What percent of Peru speaks Quechua?
7. Why is Spanish spoken in Peru?
8. What is the most common language spoken in Peru?
9. How is Peru Spanish different?
10. How do Peruvians talk?
11. Do Peruvians eat guinea pigs?
12. What is Peruvian money called?
13. What is the climate like in Peru?

What are cool facts about Peru?

18 interesting facts about Peru

• 1) There are three official languages spoken in Peru. ...
• 2) The capital city of Peru is Lima. ...
• 3) The population of Peru is over 29 million. ...
• 5) Machu Picchu is an astronomical observatory. ...
• 7) Peru has the highest sand dune in the world. ...
• 9) The deepest canyon in the world is in Peru.

What are some traditions of Peru?

12 Peruvian Festivals, One for Each Month of the Year!

• January - Trujillo Marinera Festival. ...
• February - Fiesta de la Candelaria. ...
• March - Festival Internacional de la Vendimia. ...
• April - Festividad del Señor del los Temblores del Cusco. ...
• May - Fiesta de las Cruces. ...
• June - Inti Raymi. ...
• July - Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen. ...
• August - Día de Santa Rosa de Lima.

What is Peru's religion?

Roman Catholic

What is the main culture in Peru?

Peruvian culture is a beautiful mix of Hispanic and native traditions. The Quechua and the Aymara are the two main native cultures of Peru, both of whom speak their native languages. These Inca descendants have successfully preserved and developed their proud cultures despite the creeping in of globalization.

Is English spoken in Peru?

English isn't widely spoken outside the tourist areas of Peru, so these Spanish words and phrases might come in handy. Spanish is the primary and official language of Peru, followed by Quechua, Aymara, and other indigenous languages. English is not commonly spoken outside of tourist areas.

What percent of Peru speaks Quechua?

25%

Why is Spanish spoken in Peru?

Peruvian Spanish is a family of dialects of the Spanish language that have been spoken in Peru since brought over by Spanish conquistadors in 1532. There are four varieties spoken in the country, by about 80% of the population.

What is the most common language spoken in Peru?

Spanish

How is Peru Spanish different?

One distinction of Andean Peruvian Spanish is the slow time and unique rhythm, compared to the fast pace of European Spanish and sometimes other South American forms of Spanish.

How do Peruvians talk?

Linguistic Legislation At the political level, Spanish is the official language of Peru and, in areas where they are common, Quechua, Aymara, and some other indigenous languages are also the official language.

Do Peruvians eat guinea pigs?

Guinea pigs at a farm for the animals in Puno, Peru, where they're considered a delicacy. ... The animals — called cuyes in Spanish — are usually cooked whole, often grilled, sometimes deep fried. Many diners eat every last morsel, literally from head to toe.

What is Peruvian money called?

Sol

What is the climate like in Peru?

From Tacna to Piura: warm temperate climate, moderate but with high humidity and thick mist in Winter. In Summer there is very little mist and the temperature reaches 30 °C. From Piura to Tumbes: warm and very dry. Heavy rain between December and April, particularly on higher ground.