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Todas las lenguas originarias son la expresión de una identidad colectiva y de una manera
distinta de concebir y de describir la realidad; por tanto, gozan de las condiciones necesarias
para su mantenimiento y desarrollo en todas las funciones.
El Aymara usado por el 1.8% de la población, zona altiplánica de Puno y en las alturas de
Moquegua y Tacna. El Aymara es hablado, principalmente, en la región del Lago Titicaca.
Es posible comunicarse en inglés con las personas que prestan servicios turísticos como guías,
personal de agencias de viaje y establecimientos de hospedaje de tres, cuatro y cinco estrellas.
They are all the languages that are used before the Spanish language and that are preserved
and used in the national territory.
All the original languages are an expression of a collective identity and a different way of
conceiving and describing reality; therefore, they enjoy the necessary conditions for its
maintenance and development in all functions.
Spanish is mostly used, especially in urban areas of all regions of Peru. It is used by 83.9% of
the population.
Quechua is spoken by 13.2% of the population, mostly used in the Andean region or sierra.
Quechua was the language of the Incas.
The Aymara used by 1.8% of the population, highland area of Puno and in the heights of
Moquegua and Tacna. The Aymara is spoken in the region of Lake Titicaca.
The Amazonian languages are more used by the tribes, the most spoken languages being
Asháninka and Aguaruna.
It is possible to communicate in English with people who provide tourist services such as
guides, staff of travel agencies and lodging establishments of three, four and five stars.