Map of Peru -- Introduction -- Key Facts -- 1. Land and People -- Geographical Snapshot -- Climate -- Peru's Departments -- A Brief History -- Government Today -- Economic Landscape -- 2. Values and Attitudes -- Religion -- Living for the Moment -- The Family -- Social Ties -- Pride, Honor, and Machismo -- Attitudes Toward Others -- 3. Customs and Traditions -- The Church -- Festivals and Holidays -- The Festival Calendar -- Saints' Days and Pilgrimages -- Shamanism and Other Traditions -- 4. Making Friends -- Part of the Family -- What Should I Talk About -- Peruvian Hospitality -- Timekeeping -- Neighbors -- Expatriate Associations -- Sports and Other Clubs -- 5. The Peruvians at Home -- Peruvian Homes -- Daily Life -- Children -- Family Events -- Education -- 6. Time Out -- Food -- Drinks -- Eating Out -- Nightlife and Peñas -- Sports -- Cultural Activities -- Shopping for Pleasure -- 7. Travel, Health, and Safety -- Getting Around -- Urban Transportation -- Trains -- Driving -- Where to Stay -- Health -- Natural Hazards -- Safety -- Places to Visit -- 8. Business Briefing -- Business Culture -- Making Appointments -- Business Meetings -- Presentations -- Negotiations -- Gift Giving -- Business Entertainment -- Employment for Foreigners -- Contracts and Fulfillment -- 9. Communicating -- Language -- Face-to-Face -- The Media -- Services -- Conclusion -- Useful Apps -- Further Reading -- Picture Credits -- Copyright -- Index -- Acknowledgments.