Name: Peru (in Spanish: Perú)
Continent: South America
Capital (and Largest) City: Lima
Languages: Spanish, Quechua and Aymara
Currency: Sol
Drives on the: Right
Time Zone: Peru Standard Time (UTC -5)
Adaptor Types: Type A and Type C
Description: Peru is a country on the western side of South America, bordered by Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia and Chile. It has a coastline along the Pacific Ocean on its western side, as well as the Andes mountain range in the centre and the Amazon rainforest in the east. Best-known for its archaeological sites and traditional culture dating back to the Inca period and earlier, Peru is a destination on many people's bucket lists.
Why You Should Visit: Of course, Machu Picchu is the place that everyone wants to visit in Peru, and with good reason - it's absolutely spectacular - but there are many other interesting places to visit all over the country. Personally, I've visited two regions of Peru: the Cusco region, which is beautiful and fascinating, but very touristy, and the Tacna region in the far south, which is rarely visited by anyone other than Peruvians or Chileans. Despite being off the radar, Tacna has some great architecture, interesting archaeological sites and dramatic landscapes, and I'm sure the same applies to every region of the country.
Fun Fact: Peru is home to over 70% of the world's alpaca population!
My Blogposts About Peru
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Cusco and Machu Picchu)
- Movie Travels (Cusco and Machu Picchu)
- Our Day Trip to Peru (Tacna region)
- Cusco
- Charlotte's Travel Adventures is 5 Years Old! (Machu Picchu)
- My Year of Adventurous Travel (Cusco region)
Clockwise starting from top left: Aguas Calientes, Cusco, Chinchero, Tacna, Machu Picchu, Maras
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