A concise summary of the climate of Peru, breaking it down into the country's regions- the coast, highlands and jungle.

Tables for the different climate regions in Peru show the average temperature, rainfall, and snowfall in this South American country.

Features a brief description of the geography of Ecuador including the Pacific Coast, highland, Amazon region and the Galapagos Islands.

This site has a map of Peru in Spanish, with informational data also presented in Spanish about the country. Land mass, population, life expectancy, literacy, industry, agriculture, minerals and resources are among the topics addressed....

Find out about the incredible and widespread Inca Empire. You can read about the geography of the empire, the religion, governmental structure, record-keeping system, and diet. Be sure to click on the hyperlinks or pictures to get even...

A beautiful photo journal of Peru taken in 2006.

The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Peru, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.

Welcome to Peru! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.

Read about Peru's "hidden" rain forest-Manu. This site provides in-depth information about the flora and fauna of the region as well as conservation efforts and the history of the area. There are additional resources for the classroom...

Kids learn about the Geography of Peru on this site. The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population are also described.

This resource site in Spanish from the Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes for the country of Peru. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size,...

If you're doing a research paper on Peru, this is a great place to begin. Has information about the history, people, geography, climate, economy, and more. Click on the map image to get more details and an enlarged view.

This interactive map lets you click on the name of a country in South America to get a more detailed view and facts about its geography, economy, media, and demographics.

A personal perspective on the culture, politics and society of Peru. This Web site was written by Michael Smith, an American journalist who draws on his 18 years experience in Peru. The politics page includes a timeline section about the...

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Ashaninka people who live mainly in Peru. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Aymara of Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Peruvians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Quechua people who live in the central Andes region of South America. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life,...

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Jivaro who live on the eastern slopes of the Andes, mainly in Ecuador. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life,...

A personal account of a trek up a mountain in Peru and a visit to some Inca ruins. Includes a slideshow of the places visited.

Check out this great satellite image of Peru from Google Earth. Scroll past the informative political map to see the image. There is more information about the country below the satellite map.

Article on Latin America that provides a great overview of the region. Discussions include history, religion, culture, links to information about each of the countries, and more.

Presents a description of the geography of South America, the 4th largest continent, with maps and photos.

With a contrasting geography and a rich historical past, Peru is a country with more than 1 million square kilometers to travel and discover. Here is a selection of the most interesting and famous places in Peru a tourist cannot miss....