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Population

26,000,000

Location

Peru is located in South America and borders the Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador. To the East, it shares borders with Colombia, Brazil and Bolivia.

The western coastal plains (costa) of Peru are separated from the eastern lowland jungle of the Amazon Basin (selva) by the Andes in the middle(sierra).

Climate

There is no single climate in Peru - the deserts, jungles, mountain villages, and coastal cities all have their own climates.

Along the coast, from December to April, the temperature ranges from 75-95 F and from May to November, the temperature drops a bit and it is cloudy.

In the mountains, from April to October, it is dry and hot and at night the temperature drops. In the Amazon, it's always hot and humid.

One of Perú's many archeological sites.
One of Perú's many archeological sites.

The ISA Peru program commenced in the Spring of 2006 with this exciting program. The allure of Peru as a study abroad destination can be attributed, among many things, to the country's incredibly diverse geography and the marvels of its ancient history. Peru is home to virgin rainforests, the rugged Andes Mountains, and a coastline along the Southern Pacific Ocean.

In addition to its enticing natural beauty, Peru is enlivened by its indigenous and colonial history, which is evidenced in archeological gems, such as Machu Picchu and contrasted in its populous capital, Lima. As the capital city of Peru, Lima is the primary site for industry and education. It's idyllic location along the Pacific coast provides an exceptional site for students to improve their Spanish and learn about Peruvian culture.