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Peru Brochure
By: Lana, Liv, and Hannah
Geography and Facts
Peru is located on the northern west coast of South America.
Basic Facts:
* Capital City- Lima (pop. 9.8 million)
Lima lies on the Pacific coast and is one of South America's largest cities. It was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535.
* Population- 33.7 million people
* 45% of Peruvians are Native American
* 37% are Mestizo
* 15% are White European
* 3% are Asian, Afro-Peruvian, etc.
What the Flag means:
* Red represents bloodshed for independence
* White symbolizes peace, liberty, and justice
* Every section of the seal represents nature and natural beauty
Basic Facts
Geography and Location
* Located on the northern west coast of South America
*496,200 sq. miles
* Very mountanious; 20 different mountain ranges of varying sizes
* The Andes run through the center
* 59% of Peru is rainforest, including the Peruvian Amazonia
* There are 11 rivers in Peru over 400 miles long, including the Huallaga and Ucayali.
* Hundreds of beaches in Peru including Paracas and Lima Beach
Geography and Location
Machu Picchu
Famous
Sites
* Located 50 miles northwest of Cuzco in the Andes
* UNESCO World Heritage Site
* Consists of ancient Incan ruins and is known as the "Lost City of the Incas"
* "Discovered" by Yale professor Hiram Bingham
* Where the last Incan rulers led a rebellion against the Spaniards
Lake Titicaca
* A brilliant blue lake surrounded by rolling hills and quaint villages
* Highest navigable lake in the world
* One of South Americas largest lakes
* Sits on the border of Peru and Bolivia in the Andes
Lake Titicaca
Inca Trail
* A 4-day hike to Machu Picchu
* Passes more than 30 Inca ruins
* 26 miles long
* The highest point along the trail is Dead Women's Pass (elevation 13,828 ft.)
Inca Trail
Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountains)
Vinicunca
* Striped rainbow mountain in the Andes
* Elevation of 17,060 ft above sea level
* 2 hour drive from Cusco
* Previously covered by glaciers (10,000 years ago)
* Colored stripes occur due to different minerals
* Popular hiking attraction
History and Important Events
* Declared independence from Spain on July 28, 1821
* Inca inhabited it roughly 600 years ago
* Inca built Machu Picchu and thrived for centuries before being conquered by the Spanish in 1532
History and Culture
Culture
* The culture in Peru is a well-blended mix of Hispanic and Native American traditions
* The Quechua and Aymara are some of the most prominent Native groups
Culture
Food
* Ceviche is one of the most popular dishes, usually made with bass
* Lomo saltado is spin on Chinese beef stir fry and a Peru classic
* Cuy, which is guinea pig, is the second most popular source of food in the Andes
Food
Cuy (Guinea Pig)
Music
* Traditional Peruvian music is a combination of Andean, Spanish, and African music
* The Andean component can be heard in the wind instruments, like the ocarina and panpipe
* African music can be noticed in the drums and rhythms
* The Spanish pieces can be heard in the string instruments
Music
Art
* Peruvian art originated in the Cupisnique culture of the Pacific coastal region (9th century)
* The Peruvian culture emphasizes color and design and uses it in religion and as identity
* Early cultures used gold, silver and ceramics to create symbolic works that are considered the beginning of Peruvian art
Art
Holidays
* Dia de Santa Rosa de Lima is an important day on August 30th that celebrates Saint Rose of Lima who was the native saint of Latin America
* The Great Military Parade of Peru takes place every July 29th to celebrate independence
* Inti Raymi was a major celebration in the Inca Empire that happened on the winter solstice and celebrated the sun returning to the land of the Incas
Peru's independence celebration
Reasons to Visit
* Peru is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world
* Peru has a beautiful landscape with many one-of-a-kind sites
* Peru has a rich history
* Peru has excellent cuisine and culinary arts
Reasons to Visit
Lima, Peru
Climate
* Peru is hot and humid in the summer and cold and dry in the winter
* Warmest month is February, warm season lasts for 3 months from February to April
* Coldest month is August, cold season lasts for 4 months, June-October
* Temperatures range from 57-85 degrees Fahrenheit
* Average rainfall is 150 mm annually
Climate
Transportation
* Inside Peru common transportation includes buses, taxis, micros (like Uber), and motos
* An average ride in Peru costs less that $4
* A flight from Denver to Lima costs about $650 (round trip) and is a 10 hour flight
Transportation
A moto, like a taxi bike or cart