| A country in western South America, bordering | | | | worlds highest concentration of flora and fauna. |
| Ecuador and Colombia to the north, Brazil to the east, | | | | Inhabited by diverse cultures, a Peru holiday offers a |
| Bolivia to the south east, Chile to the south, and the | | | | wealth of archaeological treasures. In the desert are |
| Pacific Ocean to the west. | | | | the extraordinary lines etched by the Nasca people, on |
| It is the home of many indigenous ethnic groups. | | | | the coast lies the vast adobe city of the Chimu kings |
| The President of Peru is the head of state and head | | | | and most famously, in the jungle, hides the ancient |
| of government executive power is exercised by the | | | | citadel of the Incas Machu Picchu. Trekking in Peru, |
| government. | | | | most notably Machu Picchu, is stunning. |
| Like its rich national history, the popular culture of | | | | In addition, a Peru holiday offers charming colonial |
| contemporary Peru is the result of a fusion of cultures, | | | | towns founded by the Spanish Conquistadors, the |
| constituted primarily from the cultural legacy of the | | | | floating reed islands of the Aymara Indians and the |
| indigenous groups, and Spanish and African colonists. | | | | traditional terraced farms of the Quechua communities. |
| This cultural mixture has been further enriched by the | | | | A holiday in Peru holds the most extraordinary variety |
| contributions of other immigrant groups, particularly | | | | and colour for any visitor, with traditional Indian markets, |
| Asians and non Iberian Europeans. | | | | colonial towns with their cobbled streets, imposing |
| Holiday in Peru is fascinating and thrilling country that | | | | snow clad volcanoes, cascading streams and rivers |
| promises to be all that is South America, from colourful | | | | racing down to the steamy Amazon Jungle. |
| markets, excellent music and smiling faces to historic | | | | Popular celebrations are the product of every town's |
| civilisations, intriguing cultures and time honoured | | | | traditions and legends. These celebrations gather |
| traditions. It encompasses the Andes Mountains, the | | | | music, dances, meals and typical drinks. |
| Amazon Jungle, the desert plains and the towering | | | | Peruvian cuisine is becoming more popular on the |
| snow capped volcanoes. Here too live the llama, the | | | | world gastronomic scene. It is a blend of Amerindian |
| condor, the piranha and the jaguar. | | | | and Spanish food with influence from other groups, |
| Rising from Perus desert is the worlds highest sand | | | | including Africans, Italians, Chinese and Japanese, all of |
| dune, cutting through its mountains is the worlds | | | | whom have added their own ingredients and traditions |
| deepest canyon, resting on its lofty plains is the worlds | | | | to the mix. |
| highest navigable lake and hiding in its rainforest is the | | | | |