Peru is a country heir to ancient cultures and a rich colonial tradition. Peru is an enigmatic place which has one of the richest biodiversities on Earth, and is a melting pot of different cultures and races. Fourteen thousand years of history are shown trough its great variety of museums. Peru inevitably evokes images of Machu Picchu and the Inca Empire; however, the country is full of archeological sites which belonged to great complex civilizations from more ancient times.
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Our land owns 84 of the 104 life zones that exist on our planet and that makes Peru a privileged destination for nature lovers. Close to 20% of the world’s birds and 10% of the world's reptiles live here. Peru has converted 13% of its territory into Protected Natural Areas. Peru is a country that sings and dances in joy and sadness with color and a great deal of paraphernalia. Peruvians celebrate some 3,000 festivals all over the country. Over 40,000 restaurants across the country reflect the diversity of a nation that has mixed its native traditions with the cuisines of Europe, Arabia, China, Africa and Japan. The result: unique flavors that make Peruvian cuisine one of the best and most varied in the world.
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