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- South America
- Peru
- Cusco
- Ayacucho
Ayacucho
Located high in the mountains of the Southern Sierra regions,
Ayacucho has been closed off to the rest of the world for the last
two decades. In the 1980s, an extremist group known as
Sendero Luminoso(The Shining Path) took over the town as
their base and held power for more than two decades. Only recently
liberated, Ayaucho is an unknown gem in Peruvian tourism. A quaint
colonial town with a number of pretty churches, Ayachuco is a great
shopping destination, as many Peruvian souvenirs are made here. The
best time to visit Ayacucho is around Easter, when the city's
carnival celebrations are in full swing.
Information & Facts
Language
Spanish and Quechua are the official languages, but many
other dialects are spoken. English is spoken only in major tourist
centres and hotels.
Money
The official currency is Nuevo Sol (PEN) divided into 100
céntimos. Visa is the most widely accepted credit card, but all
major international credit cards, including Diners Club and
MasterCard, are accepted in many, but not all, establishments.
Outside Lima facilities may be more limited. Travellers cheques may
also be difficult to exchange in small towns and villages, and
travellers are advised to have cash on hand. US Dollars are the
easiest currency to exchange and plenty of restaurants, hotels and
shops in the main cities accept dollars for payment.
Casas de cambio(exchange bureaux) often give better rates
than hotels and banks and can be found in any town on the tourist
circuit. ATMs are available in the main cities.
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