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