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LANGUAGE
As part of its rich cultural tradition, Peru features many different languages. Although Spanish is commonly spoken across the country, Quechua is a major legacy of the Inca empire, and is still spoken with regional dialects in many parts of Peru.
In addition, other languages are spoken such as Aymara (in Puno) and a startling variety of dialects in the Amazon jungle, which are divided up into 15 linguistic families and 43 different languages.
Spanish and Quechua are the official languages in Peru; although Spanish (80%) is more widespread. Another language recognized by the Peruvian government is Aymara, as well as 48 other native languages.
It is possible to communicate in English with the people who provide tourist services such as tourist guides, travel agencies staff and people working in hotels.
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