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Published: November 12th 2009
So, a few facts about Peru then :
Peru is 5 times larger than the UK.
Famous for Machu Picchu (Trekking - Inca trail)
Capital - Lima
Currency - Soles (just over 4 to the £)
Population just over 22 million
Languages - Spanish, Quechua & Aymara
Peru's geography varies hugely between desert, sierra and jungle.
Over half of Peruvians live below the poverty line with unemployment out of control and d...
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Eduardo
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I'm sad that I didn't make it to this Arequipa hostel...Actually, never got to Arequipa. Next time... By the way, I made the Inca Trail with a heavy, heavy, heavy mochila...It's not that easy in that way. Great post! Peruvian people are awesome and Cusco is magic!