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About Peru

 

Is there a place that has 84 different ecological zones?
Is there a place that has 28 different climates?
Is there a place that has thousands of years of history?

Is there a place that has really original and fascinating cultures in the same place?

Is there a place that has a world class gastronomy?


THE ANSWER IS YES - THE PLACE IS PERU


Peru has 84 of the 104 ecological zones of the world including Amazon rainforest, Andean  Peaks and mountains, dry deserts with oasis included, nice beaches, beautiful landside, an incredible lake and more diverse, amazing and unique places.

Peru has a very rich history starting with first civilizations as Caral, Chavin or Paracas,Volunteer visiting Machu Pichu including the Mochica, Chimú, and Nazca culture, and the great Inca Empire, one of the five original civilizations of the world. Peru also has a diversity of cultures who live together in peace and harmony - Andean cultures, jungle tribes, immigrants colonies and more.

Perú has a incredible gastronomy, called the “New revelation of this century”. It includes a immense variety of products, ingredients and techniques recently “discovered” by world gastronomy experts. Peru is the world’s largest producer of silver. Its main exports include copper, fish, zinc, gold, sugar, cotton, cocoa and coffee.

To learn more about Peru, visit:

CIA Factbook about Peru

Lonely Planet Guide

Peru Tourism Bureau

Peru Export and Tourism Promotion Board

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