Peru

Peru is an extremely biodiverse country in western South America. From exotic jungle to coastal desert via the breathtaking peaks of the Andes, the country has the second highest number of bird species in the world. The main attractions are their archaeological patrimony of pre-Columbian cultures and the hub of the Inca's empire, their gastronomy, their colonial architecture (it has imposing colonial constructions) and their natural resources (a paradise for ecological tourism). Peru’s staggering variety of places to visit means the potential for adventure is boundless!

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Peru - On the western coast of South America is the Republic of Peru. Peru is a Spanish speaking country that is bordered by Pacific Ocean to the west, Chile to the south, Bolivia to the south west, Brazil to the east, and Ecuador and Colombia to the north. From her neighbors, you can tell that Peru is a tourist friendly country...but how friendly? Check the list of facts below.

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10 Interesting facts about Peru
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10 interesting facts about the Amazon Rain Forest

Peru - The Amazon Basin covers an area of about 7,000,000 square kilometers, 5,500,000 square kilometers of which is covered by the moist, broad-leafed rainforest popularly known... read more

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10 interesting facts about Machu Picchu

Peru - Of ancient civilizations in the Americas, only the Mayan civilization comes near to rivaling the Inca civilization. This is why today we will explore one... read more