What is Peru famous for?

Among other incredible number of delicious dishes, it has:

Lomo Saltado (Stir Fried Beef)

Aji de Gallina (Creamy Chicken)

Papas a la Huancaina (Potatoes in Spicy Cheese Sauce)

Cuy (Guinea Pig)

Causa (Potato Casserole)

Rocoto Relleno (Stuffed Spicy Peppers

As I did mention, Peru is home to epic landmarks like Machu Picchu, the Amazon Rainforest, and Lake Titicaca. There are so many other places, people, and products that have put Peru firmly on the map. Many tourists visit Peru to see the ruins of the Incan Empire such as the known and beloved Machu Picchu. Many other ruins from different civilizations also scatter the country like the Caral, Chan Chan, and Sillustani ruins. Each of these ruins comes from a different pre-Colombian society: the Caral, Chimor, and Kolla people, respectively.

Finally, we cannot forget to mention, such other amazing places because Peru is famous:

The Nazca Lines (Nazca/Ica). – the weird yet wonderful Nazca Lines have to be seen to be believed. The best way to view these pre-Incan geoglyphs is from the air, so hop on a scenic flight and see if you can spot the enormous hummingbirds, monkeys, and spiders etched in the arid landscape. Some stretch for 10km (6 mi) so it shouldn’t be difficult!

Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain (Cusco). – The color of Vinicunca is because a geological formation accumulated over time by the mixture of marine, lake and river elements. Geologists and experts in the field affirm that this phenomenon has been discovered thanks to the melting of the glaciers that formerly covered the mountain and that constantly received snow until the early nineties

Colca Canyon (Arequipa). – Is home to one of the deepest canyons in the world. Enjoy its incredible scenery with this day trip from Arequipa and explore the picturesque town of Chivay.

Camelids. – Have you heard of llamas and alpacas, but what about their wild cousins, the vicuñas, and the guanacos? Collectively known as camelids, these quirky-looking creatures are the animal icons of Peru. If someone is asked what is Peru famous for, their first answer is often the llama!

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