Peru is considered one of the largest, territorially, states in South America. The knowledge of many tourists, who for the first time go to conquer the marvelous landscapes of this distant country, comes down to this. Not everyone can boast of a deep knowledge of the facts and historical events for which this mysterious country is so famous, many of the secrets of which all of us have yet to unravel.
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Let's try to "walk" through the most amazing and incredible facts from the history of the Latin American state.
Sights
Any tourist goes on a trip for the sake of sightseeing and the adrenaline rush that they can give. And there is a lot to see in Peru. The country became famous throughout the world for one of the most ancient Inca settlements. This is the city of Machu Picchu, whose history goes back thousands of years. Despite the fact that the city was hidden from the prying eyes of people for a long time, it has survived to this day almost in its original form and serves as another reminder of the power and genius of the Incas who once inhabited these lands.
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Fans of more modern history will certainly be interested in the University of San Marcos, which is considered the oldest educational institution in South America. The first disciples left its walls back in 1551.
In addition, amazing masterpieces of natural origin are presented in Peru - the deepest canyon in the whole world of Cotahuasi and the mysterious Nazca desert. The canyon is famous for having a maximum depth of 3.5 km, while the world famous Grand American Canyon boasts only 1600 meters in depth.
The mentioned desert still makes the most outstanding scientists, archaeologists and historians “rack their brains”. Indeed, on its surface, a distinct drawing of a bizarre shape has been preserved, which suggests an idea of its alien origin. There is also an opinion that it was made by local tribes, although it is hard to believe in the ability to execute such an ideal geometric shape, which, thanks to the scale, is clearly visible from a bird's eye view.
Peru's museums are famous for their amazing exhibits, among which unusual black stones deserve special attention. They are unusual because they have certain patterns on their surface. There you can see the hunt for a dinosaur, and people who sit on huge birds, and astronomers who are interested in watching the stars.
Unusual facts
In the Peruvian city of Lima, there is a fountain from which flows not water, but real vodka! According to rumors, during the entire period of its operation, visitors have drunk about 2 thousand liters of a 45-degree drink.
An unusual medical incident occurred in the country in 1939. It was in this year that the 5-year-old girl Lina gave birth to a child. Of course, it was not without the qualified help of doctors, and the fact itself was recorded as a record early birth.
Also in the Guinness Book of Records you can find a mention of Peruvian cuisine. There are more than 500 dishes of official cuisine alone. It owes such a variety and popularity to an unusual mixture of local traditions and innovations that came from Spain along with the first colonialists.
The city of La Riconada is officially recognized as the highest inhabited area on the planet. This is a settlement of gold miners who are allowed to take any amount of ore out of the mine once a month. But such "earnings" do not always bring dividends.
Apparently, the roots of the Incas "sprouted" so firmly in the Peruvians that even today you can meet a real shaman, who are treated here with great respect. What can I say! Not so long ago it became known that in the depths of the Amazon jungle lives a real tribe of Indians who have no idea of civilization at all. And the government decided to protect them from the harmful influence from outside, carefully concealing their location.
Although most Peruvians have very modest incomes, getting a proper education is considered a duty here. Therefore, approximately 90 percent of local residents are educated.
The country also boasts significant victories on the agricultural front. More than 55 types of corn and more than 3000 varieties of potatoes are officially registered.
