Peru is a country in south America that’s home to a section of Amazon rainforest and Machu Picchu, including the sacred valley, Inca trail and colonial city of Cusco, is rich in archaeological sites.

Peru’s culture is a beautiful mix of Hispanic and Native traditions.
It’s a blend of many cultures including Native, Spanish, Asian, and African influences.

FUN FACT:

Rainbow Mountain

This mountain’s rainbow-like appearance is due to the sediment of minerals in the area, which gives it turquoise, lavender, gold and other colors.

Maras Salt Mines

These terraced salt ponds have been in operation since pre-inca times and produce pink salt that is prized for it’s flavor and mineral content.

Canyon

Peru has two of the world’s deepest canyons, the Cotahuasi Canyon and the Colca Canyon, both located in the south of the country.

Natural Resources

Peru is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of natural resources including gold, silver, copper, zinc, lead, iron, oil and natural gas.

Amazon River

The Amazon River starts it’s journey in Peru.

 

• Peru is home to one of the world’s largest flying bird called Andean condor .

More Facts:

• Peru is considered one of the top foodie destination in the world. You can eat over 3,000 varieties of potato in Peru. The potato is a superfood, containing almost every kind of vitamin you need. When you visit Peru, be sure to sample some of the diverse potato dishes. Some examples are:
  1. Rellena
  2. Papas a le huancaina
  3. Papas con queso.
  Peru is just a home of many superfoods in the world.
• Camu camu fruit grows in the Amazon rainforest and has a higher concentration of vitamin C than any other food in the world.