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Peru Peru Last Updated: 05/31/2025 |
| Peru is a country in western South America. Peru has a population of 34 million, and its capital and largest city is Lima. At 1.28 million km2 (0.5 million mi2), Peru is the 19th largest country in the world, and the third largest in South America. | |
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Huascaran National Park Place » Outdoors Huascaran National Park is a Peruvian national park that comprises most of the mountain range known as Cordillera Blanca (the world's highest tropical mountain range) which is part of the central Andes, in the region of Ancash. 267 views 💖 1 👍 0Peru |
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Arequipa Place » Town Arequipa is a city in Peru and the capital of the eponymous province and department. It is the seat of the Constitutional Court of Peru and often dubbed the "legal capital of Peru". It had an urban population of 1,296,278 inhabitants according to the 2017 national census. known for its colonial architecture and volcanic stone buildings, it is a major cultural and economic center. 101 views 💖 1 👍 0Peru |
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Nazca Lines Place » Historical Place The Nazca lines are a group of over 700 geoglyphs made in the soil of the Nazca Desert in southern Peru. They were created between 500 BC and 500 AD by people making depressions or shallow incisions in the desert floor, removing pebbles and leaving different-colored dirt exposed. The Nazca Lines were slowly revealed, piece by piece, as technology and curiosity caught up with what the desert had been quietly holding for centuries. 115 views 💖 1 👍 0Peru |
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Plaza de Armas Place » Outdoors The Plaza de Armas of Cusco is located in the city of Cusco, Peru. Located in the historic center of the city is the main public space of the town since before its Spanish foundation in 1534. This beautiful square is surrounded by colonial buildings, which serve as an example of how profoundly the Spanish conquerors impacted the city. 292 views 💖 1 👍 0Del Medio 123, Cusco 08000, Peru |
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Vinicunca Place » Outdoors Vinicunca, also called Rainbow Mountain, is a mountain in the Andes of Peru with an altitude of 5,036 metres (16,522 ft) above sea level. It is located on the road to the Ausangate mountain, in the Cusco region. Just 3 hours from Cusco, Rainbow Mountain is an incredible experience with spectacular views along the way. 116 views 💖 1 👍 0Peru |
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Lima, Peru Place » City Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru, located on the central coast of the country, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It is known for its rich history, stunning colonial architecture, vibrant culture, and delicious cuisine. With a population of more than 9.7 million in its urban area and more than 11 million in its metropolitan area, Lima is one of the largest cities in the Americas. 167 views 💖 1 👍 0Peru |
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Huayna Picchu Place » Outdoors Huayna Picchu is the iconic mountain that rises sharply behind the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu in Peru. It forms part of the dramatic landscape that makes Machu Picchu one of the most awe-inspiring archaeological sites in the world. The mountain is famous for offering breathtaking views of the ruins of Machu Picchu and the surrounding Andean mountains and valleys. 308 views 💖 1 👍 0Peru |
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Sillustani Place » Historical Place Sillustani is a pre-Inca cemetery on the shores of Lake Umayo near Puno in Peru. The tombs, which are built above ground in tower-like structures called chullpas, are the vestiges of the Qulla people, who are Aymara conquered by the Inca Empire in the 15th century. 226 views 💖 1 👍 0Atuncolla, Peru |
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Tambomachay Place » Historical Place Tambomachay is an archaeological site located about 7 km from the city of Cusco in Peru. It is believed to have been a site of religious importance during the Inca Empire, and it consists of a series of aqueducts, canals, and waterfalls that are still functional today. 645 views 💖 1 👍 0Cusco 08000, Peru |
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Qorikancha Place » Historical Place Qorikancha was the most important temple in the Inca Empire. It is located in Cusco, Peru, which was the capital of the empire. 587 views 💖 1 👍 0Santo Domingo s/n, Cusco 08000, Peru |