Perú

Peru

And if I told you that there is a city made of stone. Would you believe me? Maybe you did not do it but it is a reality if it exists it is located in peru. 

Location

Located in western South America. Peru has a total extension of 280,000 km2. It has a population of 32.97 million people. 

Currency 

The "sol" is the official currency of Peru.

Lenguage

Spanish is the most widely spoken language in Peru, however it is not the only official language of this country. The languages of origin with the largest number of speakers are Quechua, Aymara, Asháninka and Awajún.

Atractions

1.Machu Picchu, Cusco

It is an ancient Inca city that is located in the heart of the Peruvian Andes. It has the most impressive Inca architecture. The city houses innumerable stone buildings, among which stand out: la Casa del Guardián, la Plaza Sagrada, el Reloj Solar, el Templo del Sol, el Templo del Cóndor, la Roca Sagrada, etc.

2.Valle del Colca, Arequipa

It is one of the deepest canyons in the world. It has thermal baths and a viewpoint called Cruz del Cóndor. 

3.Choquequireao, Cusco

The archaeological park of Choquequirao is considered the last Inca refuge, because the last Incas who resisted the Spanish invasion took refuge here. It stands out for its complexes of buildings, platforms, temples, water sources and residential areas that are distributed among the mountains.

4.Nazca Line,Ica

The Nazca Lines are a group of ancient geoglyphs etched into the desert sand. They are located in the Nazca Valley, Palpa Valley and in the Jumana desert.

5.Kuelap, Amazonas

It is a pre-Inca citadel walled with stone blocks. It was built by the Chachapoyas culture (800 AD to 1470 AD). The citadel has a stone wall 20 meters high and has three entrance gates.

6.National Reserve of Paracas and Ballestas Islands, Ica

It is an important tourist destination, which is located on the coast of Paracas, where you can enjoy beach tourism, adventure activities.

7.Paracas National Reserve

It is a protected area where marine ecosystems (marine fauna and guano birds) from the cold waters of the Humboldt Current in the Pacific Ocean are preserved.

8.Ballestas Island

They are a set of islands and rock formations that are located half an hour from the coast of Paracas. These islands are home to thousands of guano birds and marine species: sea lions, Humboldt penguins, pelicans, sea lions, sea lions, etc.

9.Mountain of colors, Cusco

Montaña 7 Colores is the second most visited tourist destination in Cusco. On your trip to the Mountain of 7 Colors, you will be able to: perceive the stripes of colors (shades of purple, green, yellow, pink and other variations) that are distinguished on its summits and slopes; observe the impressive Andean landscapes that can be seen from the top of its peaks; and enjoy the adrenaline and adventure in the busiest trekking route in Cusco.

Music

The "huayno" is the most popular Peruvian Andean music genre, although its origin cannot be traced back to the Inca times, so it seems to be a purely mestizo creation. It is cultivated with different variants throughout the Peruvian highlands. A similar genus is the tondero of the Peruvian north coast.

Here you have a sample of their talent: