Here you will find some basic information about Peru, Cusco and the San blas area where he school is located. For more general information on Peru and Cusco please check our practical information page. The school is location in the well known San Blas area, in Cusco
- Peru.
Peru is the birthplace of many ancient empires. It also has the most variety
in fauna and flora than any other country in the world. The current population
is about 29 million people. Lima, it�s capital, has 9 million inhabitants. It
has a costa (coast), sierra (highlands) and the selva
(rainforest). According to the "Inside Guide South America" it
is the ultimate destination for culture seekers, adventurers and eco-tourists.You
can admire Machu Picchu, the monumental ancient city of the Inca�s discovered
in 1911 by Hiram Bingham near Cusco. Or the Nazca lines, which only can
be viewed from the sky. Peru is literally packed with archeological wonders
from the Inca and Pre-Inca period, as well as from the colonial period.
Economically Peru is an emerging country, it had its Gross Domestic Product in 2010 increased by 9%,
which is the highest number in the Americas and on of the highest in the world. Still
30% of its people live under the poverty line, in Andean areas this is 65%.
Cusco, Cuzco, or Qosqo according to local official spelling,
is the capital of the ancient Inca Empire. The official flag of the province
of Cusco resembles the gay flag. The only difference is that it has 7 colors
instead of six. Cusco is constructed
on an altitude of 11,000 feet or 3400 meters. There are approx.
350.000 persons living in Cusco. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 1983 by UNESCO. You will find many remains of the Incas here. For
example Sacsayhuaman, an Inca fortress just outside the city, is a site
that you must visit. Its construction actually initiated during the Killke era 1100 after Christ, before the Incas set foot in Cusco in the 13th century. Many of the colonial buildings are built upon the indestructible
Inca foundations. In Cusco you can undertake a diversity of activities,
like visiting the Manu wildlife reserve, the sacred valley, kayaking the Urubamba river or walking the famous
Inca Trail which leads up to MachuPicchu, the lost Inka city and one of the modern 7 world wonders. Cusco is a major tourist destination and receives almost 1.5 million visitors a year. It is designated as the Historical Capital of Peru by the Constitution of Peru. The photo beneath offers you a 360�
view of the main square.
The school is located in the historical and artistic center
of Inca�s capital Cusco in Peru. The school is situated on Calle Carmen Bajo
N�224� just off the Plazoleta (little square) San Blas. The school can easily
be found, about 7 minutes from the main square. Look at the photos and
follow the arrows:
This photo gives you a 360� impression of the San Blas square.
![Map of Peru with school locations [San Blas Spanish School]](images/pe-map.jpg)
Peru is the birthplace of many ancient empires. It also has the most variety
in fauna and flora than any other country in the world. The current population
is about 29 million people. Lima, it�s capital, has 9 million inhabitants. It
has a costa (coast), sierra (highlands) and the selva
(rainforest). According to the "Inside Guide South America" it
is the ultimate destination for culture seekers, adventurers and eco-tourists.You
can admire Machu Picchu, the monumental ancient city of the Inca�s discovered
in 1911 by Hiram Bingham near Cusco. Or the Nazca lines, which only can
be viewed from the sky. Peru is literally packed with archeological wonders
from the Inca and Pre-Inca period, as well as from the colonial period.
Cusco, Cuzco, or Qosqo according to local official spelling,
is the capital of the ancient Inca Empire. The official flag of the province
of Cusco resembles the gay flag. The only difference is that it has 7 colors
instead of six. Cusco is constructed
on an altitude of 11,000 feet or 3400 meters. There are approx.
350.000 persons living in Cusco. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 1983 by UNESCO. You will find many remains of the Incas here. For
example Sacsayhuaman, an Inca fortress just outside the city, is a site
that you must visit. Its construction actually initiated during the Killke era 1100 after Christ, before the Incas set foot in Cusco in the 13th century. Many of the colonial buildings are built upon the indestructible
Inca foundations. In Cusco you can undertake a diversity of activities,
like visiting the Manu wildlife reserve, the sacred valley, kayaking the Urubamba river or walking the famous
Inca Trail which leads up to MachuPicchu, the lost Inka city and one of the modern 7 world wonders. Cusco is a major tourist destination and receives almost 1.5 million visitors a year. It is designated as the Historical Capital of Peru by the Constitution of Peru. The photo beneath offers you a 360�
view of the main square.
