Peru is home to epic landmarks like Machu Picchu, the Amazon Rainforest, and Lake Titicaca, but that's just scratching the surface. There are so many other places, people, and products that have put Peru firmly on the map.
Perhaps the most popular of the Peru attractions to visit is Machu Picchu. Listed as one of the new seven wonders of the world, Machu Picchu is known as the Incas' ancient ceremonial center.Since its discovery in 1911, Machu Picchu has been considered one of the world's greatest architectural and archaeological monuments, but to this day, experts cannot agree on why or exactly how this city of stone was built.
It is a colorful region filled with ancient archaeological structures, unique textiles, and one of the richest cultures. Peru boasts a greater diversity of flora and animals than most other countries on the planet due to its wide range of diverse ecosystems.
While capital city Lima on the Pacific coast and iconic Machu Picchu get the headlines, know that every inch of Peru is paradise. From arid deserts to drenched Amazon rainforest. Colossal canyons, wonderful waterfalls, soaring sand dunes and shimmering lakes.
Since the 2000s, Tourism in Peru makes up the nation's third largest industry, behind fishing and mining. Tourism is directed towards archaeological monuments, ecotourism in the Peruvian Amazon, cultural tourism in colonial cities, gastronomic tourism, adventure tourism, and beach tourism.
