Perú Tours & Travel Destinations

Peru, land of the legendary Inca Empire, has retained much of its mythical feel. The cultural capital of Cuzco provides a glimpse into the country’s proud history, as the center of the Sacred Valley and the explorer’s base for the lost city of Machu Picchu. The Quechua and Aymara, descendants of the Incas, weave threads of their culture with Spanish influences to create a rich Peruvian culture of art, architecture and music. A Peruvian traveler has the opportunity to watch the sun set on the Pacific, climb the highest peak in the snow-capped Andes, and catch a glimpse of the pink river dolphin in the Amazon River

First of all, it is a good idea to know some general knowledge facts about Peru. So that you know the country in a much faster way and with fun facts that tours do not always take into account. For example, the country is home to 32.9 million inhabitants. While the capital of Peru, called Lima, is home to about 9,674,755 inhabitants. In other words, the capital represents almost 30% of the total population. Peru is the third-largest country in South America, after Argentina and Brazil. It has an area of about 1,285,216 square kilometers. Besides, thanks to its extensive cultural wealth, some 48 native or indigenous languages of Peru are known. Where about 44 would be Amazonian and another 4 from the Peruvian Andes. Still, this number is also often discussed and debated among academics

Lima City (the Capital of Peru) has in its essence streets the trace that left the colonial era and vitality that overflows its streets; in the winter the weather is generally cloudy with light rain, while the summers are filled with the best views on the horizon, with the sea breeze. Urban sprawl new streets, and quiet elegant corners among ancient buildings. The night air is scented with a unique essence that gives a feel of an incomparable tranquility.