is without doubt the most popular trekking route in South America, but due to its popularity it does not offer a genuine wilderness experience. This trek involves walking from ruin to ruin with some breathtaking views. The offer a wealth of more isolated routes that are not as popular as the . The best time to enjoy climbing and trekking is from May to September during the dry season and because of the different altitudes along the Andes there are .  All these treks require .
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Peru has a diverse , from the bordering the long to the and . Because of this wide geographical range and different altitudes and climates, animals have adapted and survived in this environment.
Peru is home to more than 500 species of mammals, of which 70 are endemic and close to 100 are threatened, vulnerable or endangered.

Andean Titi Monkey,a critically endangered species endemic to Peru.
The following is a list of mammals found in the Peruvian territory but not exclusively.

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is considered the Folkloric Capital of Peru, there are more than 300 different local dances representing centuries old traditions inherited from the and the . Folk dances and songs are accompanied by colorful costumes and masks to celebrate Catholic holidays or Inca celebrations related to the agricultural calendar. These celebrations are based on beliefs and myths of the relationship between men and god, to honor Andean gods, Catholic saints and the Virgin Mary.
Costumes can be very elaborate and imaginative; they are generally richly embroidered with shiny sequence and …

In 2007, Pure Nacional, a variety of the cacao tree was rediscovered in Peru, to the world’s chocolate makers it was a delight. In 1916 the plant was hit by disease and within a few years 100% of the trees were destroyed and the Pure Nacional species of cacao tree was put in the list of extinct species. The cacao tree is highly susceptible to diseases and insect pests.

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Pure Nacional was found growing in the valley of the Marañon Canyon which flows north along the eastern …

Quinoa is a crop that originated in the South American and Bolivia and was domesticated by more than 6,000 years ago. For the quinoa was a staple food, second in importance after . Its ability to survive in high altitudes, from 2,800 up to 4,000 meters, intense heat, freezing temperatures and little rain, made it an important crop on which the population could rely becoming part of the culinary culture of Peru. Its nutritional properties sustained the army in its long journeys. For those reasons, the …

Weather in Peru is varies from region to region, according to the World Meteorological Organization Peru enjoys 28 out of the 32 world climates. Two main factors contribute to the variety of climates, the and the Humboldt Current. However, climate in Peru can generally be divided in three different climatic zones: that borders the to the West, the to the east and the in between the coast and the rainforest. There are many microclimates within each region.

The average temperature from December to April is 25 to 28C …

Baked, fried, boiled, mashed, grated, dried, roasted, converted into flour, stuffed, stewed and grilled are some of the ways in which potatoes can be cooked.  They come in different shapes and colors, many shades of purple, blue, violet, pink, red, brown and yellow, pink with brown spots, yellow with pink spots and endless combinations. In the sixteenth century the took the potato to the Old World, it became widely accepted and quickly adapted to the culinary traditions of different nations. Its consumption became universal and was massively consumed during …

It is estimated that around 1.5 million tourists visit Cusco every year, and the city of Cusco have become the main tourist attractions in Peru and one of the most visited in South America. In 1983 UNESCO declared Cusco as a World Heritage Site. The highest concentration of tourists is during the dry month of June when the celebration of the takes place.
When you travel to Cusco you should be aware of . Cusco is located at an altitude of 10,800 feet or 3,300 meters above sea …

The Amazon River is the second longest river in the world about 4,000 miles or 6,450 km long, second only to the Nile River. In terms of volume, the Amazon is the largest river in the world, it contains one fifth of the earth’s fresh water. Its width varies according to the rain season; at its widest point it can be 6.8 miles or 11km during the dry season and 24.8 miles or 40km during the rainy season. Where the river meets the Atlantic Ocean its width reaches 150 miles …

The Peruvian Andes provide the most spectacular views of snow capped mountains and glaciers in the region as it has the largest concentration of them. venerated and respected them, to them they were sacred, and decided to build surrounded by those breathtaking snow peaks. This region guards the spirit of Peru, its heritage and the traditions of that make up what Peru is today. The sierra is mostly inhabited by native people descendants of the , they have kept many of their traditions and their way of life. …