About the Country
Peru, Land of the Incas

Peru has it all! You can sandboard or surf and sunbathe on the beaches of the Pacific Coast, explore the wildlife and tropical climate of the Amazon Jungle, rockclimb and hike through the Andes Mountains, and visit ancient Incan ruins. There is an endless amount of exploration that you will want to take advantage of. With three distinct regions, each proud of their unique heritage, customs, language, celebrations, and community structure.

Peru is known for many of it's tasty local delicacies, which include plates such as ceviche (lemon-cooked fish), picante de cuy (fried guinea pig), and pachamanca (meat cooked in the Incan tradition with hot rocks in the earth). Peru also boasts it's cultivation of over 3,000 different types of potatoes, produced in over 70 different microclimates across the country. Peru has riches beyond your imagination!

Peru's population is about 27 million, with one third of that population claiming the capital city of Lima as it's home. Neighboring countries include Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, and Chile, which can be reached by flight or bus from Peru.