Spanish and European words of Arabic origin - anthologized by LAMU from several different sources. They settled in many places in Latin America, especially Peru, where they had a strong influence on the local way of life including, dress, food, architecture, and the social and political systems. This was a sign of distinction, as many of the Muslim women who immigrated from Spain were the social elite. They are wooden balconies which protrude from the building's facade and offer the women views with privacy. Walking through the streets of Lima, one can almost imagine that he is walking through the streets of Al-Andalus.
Islamic architecture pervades the city.
Over time, even this secret affiliation was lost and Islam disappeared from Peru. The second wave of Muslims came with the migrations from Palestine and Lebanon in the 1940's of Muslims fleeing the Jewish persecution in their homelands. These Muslims were largely merchants. Over time they developed considerable wealth but lost some of their Islamic identity. The descendents of these immigrants still exist in Peru in large numbers, but their Islam is, for the most part, not apparent.