Peru

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Peru, officially the Republic of Peru, is a country in western South America. It is bordered in the north by Ecuador and Colombia, in the east by Brazil, in the southeast by Bolivia, in the south by Chile, and in the west by the Pacific Ocean. Peru is an extremely biodiverse country with habitats ranging from the arid plains of the Pacific coastal region in the west to the peaks of the Andes mountains vertically extending from the north to the southeast of the country to the tropical Amazon Basin rainforest in the east with the Amazon river.

Peruvian Food is incredibly diverse with each region and even some cities with their own specialties. Below we have included some of the most traditional and easiest to find in Peru.

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You know about Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail. Now say hola to the rest of this amazing Andean country.

From exotic jungle to coastal desert via the breathtaking peaks of the Andes, Peru's staggering variety of places to visit means the potential for adventure is boundless.

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Peru is as complex as its most intricate weavings. Festivals mix ancient pageantry with stomping brass bands.

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You can't get the flavor of a country without tasting the food. Here are our picks for the ten don't-miss eats on a trip to Peru's Machu Picchu.