The first wave of italian immigration to Peru occurred during the period 1840-1880 (the "Guano" Era), not less than 15,000 italians arrived to Peru and established mainly in the coastal cities during these years, especially, in Lima and Callao.
The first wave of italian immigration to Peru occurred during the period 1840-1880 (the "Guano" Era). Without counting the non registered ones, not less than 15,000 italians arrived to Peru and established mainly in the coastal cities during these years, especially, in Lima and Callao.