15 interesting facts about Peru

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Perus Machu Picchu is at the top of the wish list, most recently in third place in the Lonely Planet Ultimate Travelist, a compilation of 500 inevitable attractions around the world, which are assessed by the publisher's global community.

Undoubtedly our Salkantay Trek after Machu Picchu was one of the highlights of our trip around the world, but Peru certainly has more to offer.

from gigantic gorges to archaeological puzzles, this South American jewel offers a wealth of culture and adventure. Here are the most interesting facts about Peru, which we picked up on our trip through its countries.

interesting facts about Peru

  1. The Inca site Machu Picchu remained unknown to the outside world for hundreds of years, from its task at the time of Spanish conquest until 1911, when it was (again) discovered by the American explorer Hiram Bingham. Today it is a seven miracle of the world and is visited every year by hundreds of thousands of tourists. (Source: National geographical )

    2. alt = “”> Atlas & Boots A look at Machu Picchu at the end of our Salkantay Treks

    1. Lima is literally an oasis. It is located on the west coast of Peru, which rarely rains and is classified as a desert. Over a quarter of the Peruvian population lives in the city. (Source: National Geographic)

    2. 2013 Peru was officially appointed worldwide largest cocaine producers. In a report by the United Nations Office for Drug and Crime Constitution, it states that the cocplan in Peru included 60,400 hectares, 20 % more than the equivalent in Colombia. Interestingly, Colombia has recaptured its place at the top. (Source: BBC)

    3. Peru's Sechura desert houses one of the highest sand dunes in the world. Cerro Blanco lies at an incredible 1,176 meters (3,860 feet) from the base to the summit. (Source: National Geographic)

      4. alt = “Interesting facts about Peru: Cerro Blanco”> dream time Cerro Blanco, one of the highest sand dunes in the world

      1. Peru is home to Brazil the second largest part of the Amazon rainforest. The Amazon covers 60 % of the country and is one of the 17 "megadive" countries in the world. (Source: WWF, World Resources Institute)

      2. As in Ecuador, Cuy (guinea pig) is used and eaten as traditional meat. Peruvians are said to consume 65 million guinea pigs every year. (Source: BBC)

      3. On the south coast of Peru are the mysterious Nazca lines, a network of 300 huge geometric figures known as "geoglyphs", 70 animal and plant drawings or "biomorphic" and 800 huge lines that are etched into the bottom of the desert. To this day, their purpose is unknown and they remain one of the permanent puzzles of archeology. (Source: UNESCO)

        4. Alt = “Nazca-Linien-Flight”> Atlas & Boots One of the many mysterious Nazca lines that we saw from our flight to the area

        1. Peru's old Inca civilization was greater than the imperial Rome and at his peak included 24,855 miles (40,000 km) streets. This is almost enough to stretch around the earth itself. (Source: History of the World in 1,000 objects, p. 188)

        2. The tradition of the Quechua trial is allegedly practiced in Peru today. Women and men choose a spouse and can end marriage when they want. The woman is free to marry again at any time, and all children belong to the community rather than the couple. (Source: Peru (Cultures of the World) by Kieran Falconer and Lynette quek)

        3. The modest potato is not native to Europe, as many believe, but in southern Peru. The valuable vegetables were brought to Europe by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century. Today you can hear patriotic locals say: "Soy Mas Peruano Que la Papa"; "I am more peruanic than the potato." (Source: New York Times)

        4. The Titicaca Lake, which spans the border between Peru and Bolivia, is the highest navigable lake in the world. It is 3,812 meters (12,507 feet) above sea level and is also the largest lake in South America. (Source: Cia World Factbook)

          5. Alt = "Uros-swimming-island-titicaca lake"> Atlas & Boots Sailing on Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world

          1. chili sauce and sharp spices were banished from prison food in 1973, since they were considered strong aphrodisiaca and are not "suitable for men who are forced to keep a limited lifestyle". (Source: The Last Word on Love and Ginseng, New Scientist, 1973)

          2. The Cotahuasi Canyon in Arequipa is considered the deepest canyon in the world. With a powerful 3,535 meters (11,597 feet), Cotahuasi is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon in the USA. (Source: Rough Guides)

            3. alt = "interesting facts about Peru"> Dream time Cotahuasi Canyon, the deepest canyon in the world

            1. The worst stadium disaster in history occurred in Peru in May 1964, triggered by an unpopular decision by a referee during a football game between Peru and Argentina in Lima. Tragically, 300 fans were killed and more than 500 injured. (Source: BBC)

            2. Peru's Holy City of Caral Supe is considered the oldest civilization center in America. The 5000 -year -old, 626 -hectare archaeological site has a complex monumental architecture that goes back to the late archaic period of the central country. (Source: UNESCO)

              3. More interesting facts about Peru can be found in the Lonely Planet Guide to Peru.

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