The country of Peru has much to offer to tourists as compared to other countries. Ranging from high mountain ranges to the beautiful beaches, from vast deserts to the dense tropical deserts, Peru has a lot to offer you. In addition, the rich archaeological & historical past further makes Peru a center of attraction. Peru is situated in western part of South America and is bordered by Colombia & Ecuador on north, while by Brazil on east. On the southern side lies Chile, while on the west lies the Pacific Ocean.

Generally, Peru is classified into three zones i.e. sierra (mountains), costa (coast) and selva (rainforest). Peru offers diverse attractions to tourists like archaeology, beaches, mountains, sports, medicinal springs, fantastic landscapes, nature, mesmeric music and friendly people. You would really enjoy watching the locals, who wear quite colorful clothes. The women wear multi-colored petticoats & bowler hats, while men are dressed in colorful, floppy, wooly hats. As a whole, Peru would in no aspect disappoint you.

Tourist destinations & attractions Some of the chief tourist destinations and attractions of Peru are listed below-

1. Machu Picchu (the best archaeological site).
2. Inca Trail,
3. Aguas Calientes,
4. Cuzco,
5. Lake Titicaca,
6. Altiplano,
7. Taquile Island,
8. Nazca Desert,
9. Amazon,
10. Ollaytaytambo,
11. Sacsayhuam�n,
12. Manu National Park,
13. Blanquillo Ecological Reserve,
14. Tambopata-Candamo Reserved Zone,
15. Uros (the floating village),
16. Church of San Francisco,
17. Punta Sal beach,
18. The Sacred Valley,
19. Punta Veleros beach, etc.

Activities During your stay in Peru, you will never be short of fun & adventures. Some of the common activities that you can take up at Peru are mountain trekking, mountaineering, white water rafting, fishing, rafting, surfing, windsurfing, snow riding etc.

Culture The culture of Peru is vastly influenced by European, African and Asian groups, though their traditions are similar to Spanish and Amerindian traditions. Some of the important festivals celebrated in Peru are Candlemas, Holy, Inti Raymi etc.

Food The chief food specialties of Peru are Chupe de camarones, Mazamorra morada, Tamales, Ceviche etc.

Fast facts

1. Country- Peru.
2. Capital- Lima.
3. Official language- Spanish.
4. Currency- Nuevo Sol (PEN).
5. Chief attraction- Machu Picchu.