1. South America is home to one of the most mysterious countries - Peru.
The official name of the country is the Republic of Peru. This mysterious country is famous for historical events, many of which have not been solved to this day. Peru is bordered in the northwest by Ecuador, in the north by Colombia, in the east by Brazil, and in the southeast by Bolivia and Chile. In the west it is washed by the Pacific Ocean.
2. Peru is the third largest country in the South American continent after Brazil and Argentina. This country ranks 19th among the twenty largest countries in the world.
3. The first people appeared in the territory now called the country of Peru, 10 thousand years BC. For a long time the country was a Spanish colony. In 1821, Peru gained its independence. This happened after other Latin American countries gained independence.
4.In the 12th century, the Incas appeared on the territory of modern Peru and founded a state called Tawantinsuyu. Over the five centuries of its existence, it grew to become the largest empire that existed on the continent before its discovery by Christopher Columbus.
5. The state of Peru has a huge number of different historical and natural attractions. Some of them are listed in the Guinness Book of Records, others are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Ancient Inca city Machu Picchu
6. The most important attraction of Peru is Machu Picchu - an ancient Incan city founded several hundred thousand years ago. It is in excellent condition, time is beyond its control. This amazing ancient monument is officially recognized as a wonder of the world. All the townspeople suddenly disappeared in 1532, and scientists still don't know what could have happened to them.
7. The city of Cusco was considered the most important in the Inca Empire; it preserved buildings of an ancient civilization (Sacsayhuaman, Coricancha, Puca Pucara and many others), which harmonize well with medieval colonial architecture. The entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
8. The culture of the Peruvians is in many ways similar to the culture of the Spaniards, but they adopted their cuisine from the Incas.
9. The country's population lives poorly, but its level of literacy may be the envy of other, more developed countries. The country achieved high results because it made primary and secondary education free.
10. Peru is an amazing country in which the traditions of the Indians have survived to this day, despite the former onslaught of the Spanish conquistadors. Two cultures, native and European, mixed, ultimately forming a cocktail amazing in its brightness and originality. But local traditions and beliefs are still strong here, which makes Peru an extremely interesting country for any tourist.
Cotahuasi Canyon
11. The Cotahuasi Canyon, which is located in the Arequipa region, is considered the deepest in the world. Its depth is 3535 meters, which is twice as deep as the famous Grand Canyon in the USA (1600 meters).
12. The national holiday Koyur Riti is celebrated in Peru in late May - early July. The essence of the holiday is to bring a piece of snow from the Ausangate glacier to the Temple, which is located at its foot. This offering is believed to bring good luck and cure illnesses.
13. The electoral system in Peru is strict and compulsory. Individuals over eighteen years of age may not be issued a passport or be denied many government services if they do not vote.
14. In the 19th century, the territory of Peru was divided into two parts - Peru itself and Bolivia.
15. Peru is home to almost 90 different ecosystems, making the country famous for its rich populations of plants and animals.
Wild orchids
16. Peru is home to 1,625 different species of orchids, of which 425 varieties grow in their natural environment near the legendary city of Machu Picchu.
17. One of the hotels in Peru, the Inkaterra Hotel, houses the largest private collection in Latin America. It has approximately five hundred varieties of orchids.
18. Peru is widely known for its tropical forests, which occupy almost two-thirds of the country.
19. Thanks to Peru, the planet learned about such crops as tomatoes, potatoes and avocados.
20. The Peruvians were the first in the world to tame the wild animal llama and domesticate it over 3000 years ago.
Vodka fountain in Lima
21. In the city of Lima, the capital of Peru, rich in attractions, there is an unusual fountain, instead of water, vodka flows from it. During its existence, tourists drank more than two thousand liters of “fire water”. Even Russia cannot boast of this.
22. Peru is a corn country; about 55 species of this plant grow on its territory. Fruit grains can be not only yellow, but also black, purple or white.
23. Peruvians managed to breed over 3 thousand types of potatoes.
24. Experts believe that the best cotton in the world is grown in Peru.
25. Peru ranks first in the world in the export of asparagus.
University of San Marcos in Peru
26. The country of Peru is famous for the oldest university in America - San Marcos. It was built back in 1551.
27. The capital of Peru was founded by the Spaniard Francisco Pizarro, who destroyed the Inca Empire by executing their leader. Lima's birthday celebrations take place in January and last for a whole week.
28. A woman, Lina, still lives in Peru, who in 1939, at the age of five, gave birth to a boy by Caesarean section. This is the first case of early birth in medical history.
29. In Chincha in southern Peru, the local population can easily afford to eat a cat.
30. Peruvians can often twirl their finger at their temple during a conversation. You shouldn’t think that they want to offend you - no, this means that the interlocutor is simply thinking about the situation.
Nazca Desert.
31. The Nazca Desert is mysterious. Throughout its territory there is a pattern similar to the runways of an unexplored aircraft. Although who knows, maybe the ancient tribes did it. But the drawing is very clear and has no geometric errors.
32. In the Sechura Desert, tourists climb the world's highest sand dune - its height from base to top is almost 1.2 kilometers.
33. Huascaran National Park has approximately twenty-seven snow-capped peaks that are over 6,000 meters above sea level.
34. Peru boasts a bridge that is made of grass. It was created by residents of the southern province of Kanas to connect several villages. And every year in mid-June, all residents of the connected villages hold a ceremony to renew the bridge. This is the only suspension bridge that remains from the time of the Incas.
35. Only in Peru can you try a drink made from a live frog. The recipe is simple: mix frog, honey, bean soup, aloe juice and poppy root in a blender. It’s very disgusting and disgusting, but this drink cures asthma and bronchitis, improves masculinity.
City of La Rinconada in Peru
36. La Rinconada is the highest city in the world. It is located at an altitude of 5000 meters above the sea. Gold miners live here, and the work is official, but they do not receive a salary. Each worker is allowed to take as much ore at the end of the month as they can carry, but it is not a fact that there will be gold in it.
37. Peru ranks sixth in the world in gold production.
38. The museums of Peru are famous for their amazing exhibits, among which unusual black stones deserve special attention. They are unusual because they have certain patterns on their surface. There you can see a dinosaur hunt, people sitting on huge birds, and astronomers watching the stars with interest.
39. Russians do not need a visa to travel to Peru - they can spend up to 90 days in the country without obtaining any documents other than a passport.
40. In Peru, on June 28, Ceviche Day is celebrated at the state level - this is a national dish of raw fish marinated in lime juice and seafood. In 2013, a monument to this delicious food was unveiled in Lima.
Marcahuasi Plateau
41. The Marcahuasi plateau, which is located 80 kilometers from Lima, is very interesting. There are huge stone sculptures of animals that are not currently found in all of South America - elephants, turtles, camels.
42. Peru experiences at least one strong earthquake every year.
43. In Peru, they prepare a traditional dish of guinea pigs, Cuy. There are entire farms dedicated to breeding this animal, and there are a huge number of ways to prepare it.
44. On New Year's Eve in Peru, there is a tradition when yellow panties are given to friends and relatives as a holiday gift. This color is believed to bring good luck.
45. The country ranks second after India in terms of the existence of powerful shamans. Here they are treated with respect and awe and are often asked for help.
Lima - capital of Peru
46. Lima is a city with an unusual climate. Its distinctive feature is high humidity combined with an almost complete absence of rain.
47. In Lima you can try almost all the cuisines of the world, for which the city has earned the title of culinary capital.
48. Due to its diversity, the national cuisine of Peru is included in the Guinness Book of Records.
49. Not long ago it became known that in Peru, in the depths of the Amazon jungle, there lives a real tribe of Indians who have no idea about civilization at all. And the government decided to protect them from harmful influences from the outside, carefully concealing their location.
50. Lake Titicaca is located in the Peruvian mountains, which is considered the highest lake on Earth suitable for navigation. This body of water is also the largest in South America.
1. Peruvian drivers are very impatient! They honk non-stop, even if they are forced to stop for three seconds. Now imagine what traffic jams look like in Lima...
2. Peru buses have a special hostess. He invites everyone passing by to board the bus, even if those passing by are moving in the opposite direction. He shouts, announcing the bus route, helps passengers with heavy bags, collects money for travel and generally behaves on the bus like its owner.
3. The only European countries where Peruvians can enter without a visa are Turkey and Russia.
4. Lima is a very large and unremarkable city. Tourists get there in most cases because there is no airport in Cusco yet. There are many interesting places in Peru, but Lima is not one of them. Therefore, locals think that when the airport opens in Cusco, there will be no tourists left in Lima...
5. The two main dishes of Peru are ceviche (fresh fish marinated in lime juice) and cuy (fried guinea pig).
6. In Peru, absolutely any dish is served with rice. Rice is an integral part of the plate and is present in food a priori. It is impossible to order anything without rice. Even if you ask for food without rice, they still bring you rice. The locals cannot explain this fact, they just love rice. Most often your plate will have: a bunch of rice, some potatoes, some lentils, salad and meat.
7. By the way, about rice. If you don't eat rice in Peru, there is a very high risk of intestinal upset. I had it for 1.5 months. Rice promotes good digestion in conditions of an unusual diet, so we do not recommend giving it up, although eating it every day is not a test for the faint of heart.
8. Peru is considered to be a country with a very high level of service. This is especially true for expensive hotels and restaurants. Some people claim that they have never seen such a service anywhere!
9. A few years ago, Peruvian cuisine was ranked among the three most exquisite and delicious cuisines in the world!
10. Peruvians are very nice, but a little arrogant people. They can look at you point blank and will not be embarrassed, they can start talking on the street, and if you walk along a street with restaurants, they will drag you there in all imaginable and inconceivable ways.
11. There are a lot of ancient cities and ruins in Peru, but most often people only visit Machu Picchu.
12. Some areas of Lima are very dangerous, and tourists are strongly advised not to go there. The joke is that favorable areas border on criminal ones, and sometimes this border comes unexpectedly. Just now you were walking along beautiful and well-kept houses, and around the corner there are already shabby walls, people lying around and dirt.
13. Peru is relatively cheap. You can eat lunch—it’s called Menu here—consisting of soup, main course and drink for an average of 90 rubles (5-6 soles). At the same time, the portions are gigantic and you can take this lunch for two. Eating at markets is the cheapest.
14. Chinese restaurants are wildly popular in Peru. It’s hard to believe, but there are more sushi here than in Russia! And this is not just Chinatown (which also exists in Lima), but kilometer-long streets where every house is a Chinese restaurant. And literally every second street in any city in Peru is exactly like this! Real Chinese work there.
15. Peru has a strange feature for us in terms of food. Every day, all cafes, restaurants, canteens serve the same menu! Those. you can go around ten cafes and everyone will have the same set of dishes. At the same time, the cuisine of Peru is included in the Guinness Book of Records as the most diverse (more than 500 dishes)! 0.o
16. Peruvians are very enterprising. They quickly figure out where and how they can make money.
17. Sellers of goods usually sit next to each other. Let's say there is a street where they sell fruit juice. When you enter this street, 10 sellers immediately pounce on you and shout at the top of their lungs right in your face: “Juice, juice, fruit juice, come to me, fruit juice!” At the same time, the range and prices of all ten are the same. How to decide who to buy from if they are all looking at you and calling you to their place?
18. Peru has three official languages: Spanish, Quechua and Aymara. And east of the Andes in the Amazon jungle region, another 13 different languages are spoken.
19. The two main national drinks of Peru are Chicha (corn compote, sometimes low-alcohol, like kvass) and Pisco Sour (a cocktail of Pisco brandy, limes and egg whites).
20. During the celebration of Peruvian Independence Day, the first Pisco fountain was opened in Lima. During his work, citizens drank about 2000 liters of the 45-degree drink. You can see this fountain on the main square of the capital.
21. Peru is home to the oldest institution of higher education in Latin America. The University of San Marcos was opened in 1551.
22. Thanks to Peru, the planet learned about such crops as tomatoes, potatoes and avocados. At the same time, today potatoes are more popular in Europe, because... In Peru, rice is preferred.
23. Peru has the second largest number of shamans in the world, second only to India.
24. They say that in Peru, in the depths of the Amazon, a tribe of Indians was found that does not know about civilization. The government and scientists carefully hide their location so as not to interfere with their lives.
25. In Peru, the influence of Indian culture is felt everywhere. Most hotels and hostels have names in Quechua, and advertisements often feature Indian designs.
26. By the way, the Indians were also those perverts. In the museums of Peru you can see entire rooms with Indian ceramic art: jugs in the form of women giving birth, plates in the form of copulating women and dogs, urns and vases in the form of masturbating men, and this is just the beginning.
27. The famous esoteric writer Carlos Castaneda was born in Peru, in the city of Cajamarca. However, according to another version, he was born in Brazil. It is not known for certain.
28. The most famous pin-up artist, Alberto Vargas, also comes from Peru. He, like Castaneda, emigrated to America, where he later became famous. His work was so popular that the term “vargas girls” appeared, and in the 40s many military aircraft were decorated with his “girls”.
29. Two-thirds of Peru is covered with tropical forests.
30. In Peru, there is a tradition of giving yellow panties to friends and family members on New Year's Eve. And in general, dressing in all yellow is the color of good luck.
31. The most popular lemonade in Peru is Inca Cola. It is also produced by Coca-Cola, but the Peruvians have elevated it almost to the rank of a national drink. Both locals and tourists drink it everywhere and always. By the way, it tastes like Mountain Dew.
32. Motorcycle taxis are popular in small towns in Peru. The cost of the trip is 2-3 soles (35 rubles).
33. On intercity buses in Peru, films are always shown, most often very loudly and most often in Spanish. Another way to learn Spanish.
34. More than 55 types of corn are grown in Peru: yellow, purple, white and black. On the streets and on buses, cobs of white corn with huge grains are often sold; a piece of cheese is usually added to it. By the way, there are many unique varieties of cheese in Peru.
35. Participation in elections in Peru is mandatory. If, upon reaching 18 years of age, a person has not voted, he will not be issued a passport. Also, in most cases, after elections, citizens are denied government services.
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Official name: Republic of Peru. Located in South America. It is one of the most mysterious countries. Here are some interesting facts about Peru:
1) Thanks to Peru, the planet learned about such crops as tomatoes, potatoes and avocados.
2) Peru ranks 19th among the twenty largest countries in the world.
3) An interesting gesture of the Peruvians is the twisting of a finger at the temple, it means that a person is thinking, and not that he is crazy.
4) In Peru, in the city of Lima, there is a vodka fountain. Even Russia cannot boast of this.
5) A woman, Lina, still lives in Peru, who in 1939, at the age of five, gave birth to a boy by Caesarean section. This is the first case of early birth in medical history.
6) The country is famous for the oldest university in America - San Marcos. It was built back in 1551.
7) The Peruvians were the first in the world to tame the wild animal llama and domesticate it.
8) The most important attraction of Peru is Machu Picchu - an ancient Incan city founded several hundred thousand years ago. It is in excellent condition, time is beyond its control.
9) Peruvian cuisine is very interesting. It contains more than five hundred dishes and is included in the Guinness Book of Records.
10) Peru is home to the deepest canyon in the world - Cotahuasi. It is more than 3,500 meters deep, while the Grand Canyon in the USA is only 1,600 meters deep.
11) The Nazca Desert is mysterious. Throughout its territory there is a pattern similar to the runways of an unexplored aircraft. Although who knows, maybe the ancient tribes did it. But the drawing is very clear and has no geometric errors.
12) In the museums of Peru you can see unusual black stones, on the surface of which interesting drawings are clearly visible. Some depicted hunting dinosaurs, others depicted people flying on huge birds, others depicted people watching the stars, and much more.
13) Peru boasts a bridge that is made of grass. It was created by residents of the southern province of Kanas to connect several villages. And every year in mid-June, all residents of the connected villages hold a ceremony to renew the bridge. This is the only suspension bridge that remains from the time of the Incas.
14) Only in Peru can you try a drink made from a live frog. The recipe is simple: mix frog, honey, bean soup, aloe juice and poppy root in a blender. It’s very disgusting and disgusting, but this drink cures asthma and bronchitis, improves masculinity.
15) La Rinconada is the highest city in the world. It is located at an altitude of 5000 meters above the sea. Gold miners live here, and the work is official, but they do not receive a salary. Each worker is allowed to take as much ore at the end of the month as they can carry, but it is not a fact that there will be gold in it.
16) Elections to the government are mandatory. If a person has not voted upon reaching 18 years of age, he will not be issued a passport. Or in most cases, after an election, a resident is denied government services.
17) The national holiday Koyyur Riti is celebrated in late May - early July. The essence of the holiday is to bring a piece of snow from the Ausangate glacier to the Temple, which is located at its foot. This offering is believed to bring good luck and cure illnesses.
18) There are still real shamans in Peru.
19) The Marcahuasi plateau, which is located 80 kilometers from Lima, is very interesting. There are huge stone sculptures of animals that are not currently found in all of South America - elephants, turtles, camels.
20) In Peru, in the depths of the Amazon, an Indian tribe was found that does not know about civilization. The government and scientists carefully hide their location so as not to interfere with their lives.
20 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT PERU. The Republic of Peru is one of the most mysterious countries. Here are some interesting facts about Peru: 1) Thanks to Peru, the planet learned about such crops as tomatoes, potatoes and avocados. These vegetables were cultivated by the Incas. Potatoes are approximately 8 thousand years old, and their homeland is the Andes. And can you imagine that today Peruvians grow more than three thousand different varieties of potatoes! And Peruvians are world leaders in avocado exports. Tomatoes and corn are also native Peruvian products. All of them are the basis of Peruvian cuisine. 2) Peru is in 19th place among the twenty largest countries in the world. 3) The Peruvian gesture is interesting - twisting a finger at the temple, it means that a person is thinking, and not that he is crazy. 4) In Peru, in the city of Lima, there is a vodka fountain. Even Russia cannot boast of this. 5) A woman, Lina, still lives in Peru, who in 1939, at the age of five, gave birth to a boy by Caesarean section. This is the first case of early birth in medical history. 6) The country is famous for the oldest university in America - San Marcos. It was built back in 1551. Today, students not only from the country, but also from all over the world study here in 49 specialties. It was created as a center for spiritual education and Catholicism on the basis of a monastic school of the Dominican Order, called St. Mark. This is where the name of the university itself came from. 7) The Peruvians were the first in the world to tame the wild animal llama and domesticate it. 8) The most important attraction of Peru is Machu Picchu - an ancient Incan city founded several hundred thousand years ago. It is in excellent condition, time is beyond its control. 9) Peruvian cuisine is very interesting. It contains more than five hundred dishes and is included in the Guinness Book of Records. 10) Peru is home to the deepest canyon in the world - Cotahuasi. It is more than 3,500 meters deep, while the Grand Canyon in the USA is only 1,600 meters deep. 11) The Nazca Desert is mysterious. Throughout its territory there is a pattern similar to the runways of an unexplored aircraft. Although who knows, maybe the ancient tribes did it. But the drawing is very clear and has no geometric errors. 12) In museums in Peru you can see unusual black stones (Ica Stones), on the surface of which interesting patterns are clearly visible. Some depicted hunting dinosaurs, others depicted people flying on huge birds, others depicted people watching the stars, and much more. 13) Peru boasts a bridge that is made of grass. It was created by residents of the southern province of Kanas to connect several villages. And every year in mid-June, all residents of the connected villages hold a ceremony to renew the bridge. This is the only suspension bridge that remains from the time of the Incas. 14) Only in Peru can you try a drink made from a live frog. The recipe is simple: mix frog, honey, bean soup, aloe juice and poppy root in a blender. It’s very disgusting and disgusting, but this drink cures asthma and bronchitis, improves masculinity. 15) La Rinconada is the highest city in the world. It is located at an altitude of 5000 meters above the sea. Gold miners live here, and the work is official, but they do not receive a salary. Each worker is allowed to take as much ore at the end of the month as they can carry, but it is not a fact that there will be gold in it. 16) Elections to the government are mandatory. If a person has not voted upon reaching 18 years of age, he will not be issued a passport. Or in most cases, after an election, a resident is denied government services. 17) The national holiday Koyyur Riti is celebrated in late May - early July. The essence of the holiday is to bring a piece of snow from the Ausangate glacier to the Temple, which is located at its foot. This offering is believed to bring good luck and cure illnesses. 18) There are still real shamans in Peru. 19) The Marcahuasi plateau, which is located 80 kilometers from Lima, is very interesting. There are huge stone sculptures of animals that are not currently found in all of South America - elephants, turtles, camels. 20) In Peru, in the depths of the Amazon, an Indian tribe was found that does not know about civilization. The government and scientists carefully conceal their location so as not to interfere with their lives. The Indians live in thatched houses, engage in agriculture (growing corn and beans), collect fruits in the forests, and hunt wild animals. So far, nothing threatens their lives, except for oil production in the Amazonian territory. Who knows, perhaps civilization will reach them too.
Peru is an amazing country in which Indian traditions have survived to this day, despite the former onslaught of the Spanish conquistadors. Two cultures, native and European, mixed, ultimately forming a cocktail amazing in its brightness and originality. But local traditions and beliefs are still strong here, which makes Peru an extremely interesting country for any tourist.
- Peru is the third largest country in the South American continent after Brazil and Argentina.
- The first people appeared in the territory now called Peru, 10 thousand years BC.
- In the 12th century, the Incas appeared in Peru and founded a state called Tawantinsuyu. Over the five centuries of its existence, it grew to become the largest empire that existed on the continent before its discovery by Christopher Columbus.
- Peru is home to one of the largest and most famous Inca cities, Machu Picchu. This amazing ancient monument is officially recognized as a wonder of the world. All the townspeople suddenly disappeared in 1532, and scientists still don't know what could have happened to them.
- The capital of Peru was founded by the Spaniard Francisco Pizarro, who destroyed the Inca Empire by executing their leader. Lima's birthday celebrations take place in January and last for a whole week.
- In the 19th century, the territory of Peru was divided into two parts - Peru itself and Bolivia (see).
- In Peru, on June 28, Ceviche Day is celebrated at the state level - this is a national dish of raw fish marinated in lime juice and seafood. In 2013, a monument to this delicious food was unveiled in Lima.
- In Peru, at least one strong earthquake occurs every year (see).
- Russians do not need a visa to travel to Peru - they can spend up to 90 days in the country without any documents other than a passport.
- Lima is a city with an unusual climate. Its distinctive feature is high humidity combined with an almost complete absence of rain.
- In Lima you can try almost all the cuisines of the world, for which the city has earned the title of culinary capital.
- Peru is a corn country; about 55 species of this plant grow on its territory. Fruit grains can be not only yellow, but also black, purple or white.
- In Peru they prepare a traditional dish of guinea pigs (see).
- Lima is home to the oldest university on the American continents - the university opened its doors to students in the mid-16th century
- Peru ranks sixth in the world in gold production.
- The Peruvians managed to breed over 3 thousand types of potatoes (see).
- Peru has the second largest number of practicing shamans in the world.
- In southern Peru, locals eat cats.
- In the Peruvian region of Arequipa there is one of the deepest canyons on the planet - the depth of the Colca Canyon exceeds 3.5 kilometers.
- Peru is widely known for its tropical forests, which occupy almost two-thirds of the country (see).
- Experts believe that the best cotton in the world is grown in Peru.
- One of the hotels in Peru houses the world's largest collection of orchids, owned by a private individual. It includes flowers of more than 500 varieties.
- Before the New Year, Peruvians give panties to their family and friends.
- In the Peruvian mountains is Lake Titicaca, which is considered the highest lake on Earth suitable for navigation. This body of water is also the largest in South America (see).
- Residents of Peru managed to tame llamas over 3,000 years ago.
- Peru is home to almost 90 different ecosystems, making the country famous for its rich populations of plants and animals.
- In the Sechura Desert, tourists climb the world's highest sand dune - its height from base to top is almost 1.2 kilometers (see).
- Peru ranks first in the world in the export of asparagus.
- Due to its diversity, the national cuisine of Peru is included in the Guinness Book of Records.
- The mysterious Nazca Lines, intriguing scientists from all over the world, are located on a desert plateau in Peru. These are huge images of animals or geometric shapes, made using grooves up to 135 centimeters wide and up to 50 centimeters deep. Science is powerless to explain when and how these incredible drawings, visible only from a bird's eye view, appeared.
