| Name: | Peru |
| Capital: | Lima |
| Area: | 1,285,216 km2 496,225 sq mi |
| Population: | 29,132,013 |
| Language: | Spanish |
A world of never ending adventure awaits you in Peru, the famous land to the Incas. The glorious empire with its perfectly fitted stones used to build entire cities, attract visitors from all over the world. Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World finds its home here. This lost city to the Inca, perched high on a mountain at almost an impossible location, continues to be a riddled web for scientists as well as adventurers to tackle. If that mysterious attraction doesn't satisfy your curiosity, the Nazca lines surely will. Were they a pathway to heaven? A calender? Cry for help to the unknown? Take a plane ride over this unexplainable attraction and decide for yourself.
You need not be into history to enjoy Peru. Take a haunting trip deep into the Amazon jungle to explore the vast number of plants, animals and birds like you have never seen. Start in Iquitos by the sea, cross to the majestic Andes and take a journey back down. Keep in mind Iquitos is unreachable by road so it is an adventure just getting there by boat or plane. Over 1.5 million tourists travel to tour this area every year to find themselves at a place away from the beaten track.
As you travel your way down to the low point of the jungle located in the Amazon Basin you will understand the true meaning of humidity. The most important city found here in this exotic area is Tarapoto. This is not necessarily an area overly populated with tourists but that is only because its popularity hasn't caught on yet. Not only is it beautiful but the locals are some of the friendliest in Peru and they absolutely love the visit they enjoy from tourists.
If the depths of the Amazon Jungle does not tempt you and you are one that cannot be bothered with history then perhaps the beaches will draw you in. White sand and warm sea framed by groves of carob trees and sky high sand dunes. Participate in water sports or surf down the sand dunes, there is plenty to do at these beaches. The waves are a surfer's paradise and the sunsets are almost unreal they are so perfect.
Although Peru is a country that likes to run at its own calm pace, it is becoming a modern country facing the challenges of accommodating the increased number of visitors falling in love with the country every year. Five star hotels and exotic resorts will pamper you and the nightlife is sure to keep you going long after the sun goes down. Peruvian cuisine is some of the most diverse in the world with every region being influenced by the people and climate. Your taste buds will be overwhelmed by unbelievable dishes and over 250 traditional deserts will finish your meal off nicely.
Come, if you dare and explore this captivating land, equally rich in culture and history as it is mystery and beauty.