City: Lima Country: Republic of Peru Status: Peruvian capital and largest city as well as a major financial center Country visa requirement: Yes, for business. Crew members including cabin attendants require visas only if traveling within the country (i.e., on multiple flights to points in-country). Landing permit requirement: Yes Sponsor letter required: Yes, for business if bringing articles or products into the country for demo or sale

Argentina's capital has come to epitomize the huge South American nation's rich, turbulent and diverse history.

Some regard it as a little slice of Europe in the Southern Hemisphere.