Pre-Inca

Chimu gold attire on display at Museo Larco in Lima, Peru

Ancient Cultures of Peru Before the Inca arrived on the scene, the Andean region was home to many flourishing cultures. Some of them flourished for a few hundred years and then declined, but none of them grow up to the level of the Inca Empire in size and sophistication. The Inca Empire expanded quickly by … Read more

Lima

Larcomar Shopping Center in Lima, Peru

Founded by the notorious Spanish Conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535, Lima is the capital of Republic of Peru.  It is located on the Pacific coast and is the largest city in Peru.Lima is a melting pot of many cultures, including Spanish, indigenous and Asian cultures,  and it is reflected in its food as well. It is known as the Gastronomical Capital of the Americas.

Peru

Veronica peak as seen from the Vistadome train

Peru with its beautiful beaches, jungles, rivers, and spectacular and breathtaking landscapes is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. The Andes mountain range, which is home to diverse species of plants and animals, passes through Peru around the Cuzco region. Many plants and crops we take for granted originated in the Andes, … Read more

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