Peruvian culture & Galápagos Islands wildlife, Peru & Ecuador travel

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Peru, land of the legendary Incas, has retained much of its mythical feel. The cultural capital of Cuzco provides a glimpse into the country’s proud history, as the center of the Sacred Valley and the explorer’s base for the lost city of Machu Picchu. The Quechua and Aymara, descendants of the Incas, weave threads of their culture with Spanish influences to create a rich Peruvian culture of art, architecture and music. A Peruvian traveler has the opportunity to see watch the sun set on the Pacific, climb the highest peak in the snow-capped Andes, and catch a glimpse of the pink river dolphin in the Amazon River.


Current politics
The current president of Peru is Alejandro Toledo. Peru’s government is a presidential representative democratic republic, and has a multi-party system. The president designates the Prime Minister and other members of the Council of Ministers. Peru employs the classic three branches of Executive, Legislative, and Judicial.

Peru’s foreign relations are characterized by border disputes with neighboring countries Ecuador and Chile. However, it was a founding member of the Andean Community of Nations. Peru is an elected member of the U.N Security Council for 2006-2007.

Weather
Peru’s weather varies with its landscape. The rainy season throughout the country occurs from January to March. Sun seekers should know that although it is somewhat humid, the coast is very warm at this time; a perpetual mist characterizes the beaches for the rest of the year.

The highlands of Peru, areas such as Cuzco and Lake Titicaca experience milder temperatures during the rainy season, although there are generally impressive cloudbursts in the afternoon. The high tourism season occurs from June to August, even though these can be the coldest temperatures. Travelers should remember that some of these areas are very high, and nights drop to below freezing.

The Amazon is always humid (it’s a rainforest!), although the rains recede a little from May to October. It rarely rains enough, even during the wet season, to ruin a trip. This region is also always hot, although temperatures can drop enough to require an extra layer at night.

Peruvian Culture
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. In fact, the old Inca seat of Cuzco is still perceived as the cultural capital of the country by many.

Peruvian typical dress is beautiful. In some regions, the women wear layers of bright skirts called polleras. Some wear black skirts with a wide embroidered belt, or cotton petticoats underneath with elaborate designs. Peruvian ponchos are a necessity in the highlands, where the cold can be harsh; the ponchos of Cajamarca and Puno are long and dramatic, where as those of Cuzco are shorter. Woolen or straw hats are also common.

A Peruvian tour should include some exposure to the country’s art, both modern and ancient. The pre-Spanish artifacts are striking examples of artistic expression, from jewelry and weavings to stone and metal carvings. Mestizo and indigenous painting styles developed during the colonial period and have evolved into a complex artistic culture.

Some of Peru’s architecture is breathtaking; the colonial city of Arequipa is the perfect example. White cathedrals and facades rise out of the cobblestone streets, and there are architectural treasures dotting the winding avenues, from old monasteries and mansions to cottages.

In the realm of ancient architecture, the lost city of Machu Picchu is unparalleled in its engineering and location. The stone temples and salons rise directly out of the mountain’s peak, that falls away on all sides to the rivers below. The terraced gardens reveal the agricultural advances of the Incas, and the astrological markers show incredible precision and knowledge of celestial events. The lost city is one of the world’s great wonders.

Peruvian music is distinctive, and a Peruvian tour will likely feature several tastes of it. It is a blend of the pre-Colombian influences of wind instruments and drums with delicate Spanish stringed instruments.