Current weather conditions in Peru.
Augusta University Library Resources:
Global Etiquette Guide to Mexico and Latin America (see chapter 5)
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More books in both Greenblatt and Reese Library can be located in the Library Catalog
Security and travel warnings from the Bureau of Consular Affairs and the U.S. Department of State. Includes contact information for the U.S. Embassy in Lima.
A look at Peruvian political climate and Political climate in Peru provided by Bureau of Consular Affairs and the U.S. Department of State.
Health Information for travelers to Peru from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Information that can be found on this page includes:
View Travel Health Notices for any disease outbreaks, special events, gatherings, natural disasters, or other conditions that may affect your travel and health.
Online Spanish Dictionaries:
Quick Spanish to English or English to Spanish translations are available form the Oxford Spanish Dicationary at WordReference and from Google Translate. Keep in mind that translation tools are not always completely accurate and words can have multiple meanings.
Spanish Medical Terminology:
Medical Spanish for Healthcare Providers
This site is presented as a free medical Spanish immersion, with vocabulary including greetings, history, examination, and everyday speech, all with translation and audio. It is designed to be helpful for a variety of medical personnel. In addition to introducing Spanish medical terms, this site will hopefully improve fluency and even cultural competency.
An overview of Peruvian etiquette is provided by Frommer's. Explore the culture, food and other informative information guides found on the site, or check out the Frommer's Peru travel guide in the Augusta University Library ebook collection.
Globe Trekker: Peru (48:17): An introduction to the country, people, culture, and history by Neil Gibson
Other Films:
Whose Plants Are They, Anyway? (51:00): Surveying the vast biodiversity of the medicinal plant world, this program examines the challenges facing countries rich in such natural resources. See segments 11 and 12 for Peruvian medicinal plants.
Health Care and Family in Peru (05:11): The head of the family makes the decisions; doctors and health insurance is rare. Extended family members are important to familial structure. A woman explains family practices for those who are sick or who have died in Peru. From Title: Cultural Diversity in Health Care
