Welcome to the official Peruvian tourism guide! Here, you can learn all about Peru,
their cities, their culture,
their foods, and get help with planning your trip!
Peru is a beautiful country with a rich history deeply rooted
in their indigenous
people, who had endured for centuries in the lands of modern day Peru. Their lands
are
also commonly considered to be divided into 3 sections,
the coast, the mountains and the jungle. Here, we
will go over these 3 sections,
talk about the history of Peru, and much more!
Beautiful beaches and coastal views, the beaches of Peru await.
With breathtaking views, the Andes are an adventure of a lifetime.
Surrounded by nature, the jungle always brings about something new.
As mentioned before, the geography of Peru is considered to be split into three
sections: the coast,
the mountains, and the jungle. Here, we'll go into a
short summary of each of these sections, their
terrains and their climates.
The coast spans the entire West side of Peru, and has a desert like climate and
terrain.
The Pacific ocean is known for being notoriously cold, and for
having rough waves. Because of this,
the beaches of Peru are a mix of
beautiful and calm warm waves, to other rocky and rough beaches.
The
Northern beaches are generally warmer and calmer, while the Southern beaches
more
commonly have rocky grounds and rough waves. Around 40% of Peru's
population lives within
the coast, with a majority of them residing in the
capital city of Lima.
The mountains of Peru are part of the Andes mountain range. Their mountains are
a rough, and cold
region which splits the coast of Peru and the jungle. Unlike
the dry coasts, the mountains of Peru
are full of green valleys, whitecapped
peaks and lots of high altitude ecosystems. Peru's highest peak
is the Huascarán,
which is a mountain peak that stands at 6,768 meters (22,205 feet). About 36% of
Peru's population lives within the mountains.
The jungle of Peru is part of the Amazon Rainforest, which spans across all of central
South America.
The Peruvian jungle is a lush, dense green environment which is full
of all kinds of life. From jaguars to
pumas, sloths, monkeys, and all kinds of mammals,
the Peruvian jungle is a biodiverse ecosystem which
attracts explorers, bird watchers,
and scientists all alike. With over 1,000 bird species, numerous
mammal and reptile species,
and various amphibious species which reside in the Amazon River,
you will always find
something new in the jungles of Peru.
Peru's history can date way back to ancient civilizations long before the Inca Empire.
Cultures such as the
Norte Chico, Chavín, Nazca, and Moche contributed to early
advancements in architecture, agriculture,
and art. Later, the powerful Inca Empire
rose to dominance in the Andes, with Cusco as its capital and
Machu Picchu as one
of its most famous cities. The Incas built an extensive network of roads and
terraces,
and their influence stretched across much of western South America. Even after the
empire
declined, Peru's ancient cultures continue to shape its identity, from
traditions and crafts to language
and cuisine.
