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PERU TRAVEL 

Peru ranks amongst the world's great centers of ancient civilization.

Their remains fascinate travelers and archaeologists alike. Peru is located in the west

central part of South America and is a country of geographical and cultural contrast.

Peru is the 19th largest country in the world and is bordered north by Ecuador, to thesouth by Chile and Bolivia, to the east by Columbia and Brazil and to the west by the

Pacific Ocean.

Peru Travel Climate

Peru is a diverse country due to the climatic, natural and cultural variation of its regions,which include coast, sierra and jungle.

Peru is populated by over 23 million people, largely descendents of Spanish settlers and

native Inca and pre-Inca cultures. Today there are three national languages: Spanish,and the native Quechua and Aymara, reflecting the native Indian and Spanish roots that

cultivate modern Peruvian society.

Peru Travel  GENERAL INFORMATION... 

Population: 23 million, approximately 7 million live in the greater Lima Peru area.

Official Language: Spanish. Quechua and Aymara are spoken by the highland Indians

Peru Travel 

Heir to ancient cultures and a rich colonial tradition, Perú is a magical spot which involves one

of the richest biodiversities of Earth, and is a melting pot of different cultures who together are

forging the promise of a better future

Peru Travel 

Perú! You have to see it to believe it, to open your eyes and all of a sudden awaken in

Machu Picchu, magical city, that has just been internationally voted as one the newSeven Wonders of the World. It is a dream come true that every living soul should

experience, along with planting a tree, writing a book, and having a child... visit MachuPicchu (and discover Peru).

Peru Travel Archaeological heritage

Ten thousand years of history are lived through 180 museums and historical places.

While Peru inevitably evokes images of Machu Picchu and the Inca empire, the country

is also riddled with archaeological sites which are a legacy of even more ancient times,when great civilizations bequeathed a legacy of their art, customs and rituals, their 

wisdom and skills.

Peru Travel  Nature and Landscapes 

As home to 84 of the 104 life zones that exist on our plant makes Peru a privileged

destination for nature lovers.

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Close to 20% of the worlds birds and 10% of the world's reptiles live here.

Peru has converted 13% of its territory into Protected Natural Areas.

Festivities and Traditions 

Peru is a country that sings and dances in joy and sadness with color and a great deal of 

 paraphernalia. Peruvians celebrate some 3,000 festivals all over the country.

Peru Travel  Incomparable cuisine 

Over 40,000 restaurants across the country reflect the diversity of a nation that has

mixed its native traditions with the cuisines of Europe, Arabia, China, Africa and Japan.The result: unique flavours that make Peruvian cuisine one of the best and most varied

in the world.

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