“Welcome to the land of Incas and Pisco Sour! Are you ready to embark on a journey of discovery and uncover the most intriguing and lesser-known facts about Peru? From the ancient mysteries of Machu Picchu to the delicious secrets behind Peruvian cuisine, we’ve got the inside track on all things Peruvian.
So grab your passport, put on your hiking boots, and get ready to be wowed by the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of this amazing country. Let’s discover together the hidden gems of Peru!”
Mind-Blowing Facts about Peru
1. Iquitos, Peru is the largest city in the world inaccessible by road. It’s located deep in the Amazon rainforest and has over 400,000 people, making it an adventurer’s paradise.
2. Demand for quinoa in Western nations has pushed up prices so much that poorer people in Peru and Bolivia, where quinoa is from, can no longer afford their staple crop. So, next time you’re enjoying your quinoa salad, remember to thank the Peruvian and Bolivian farmers who grew it!
3. Dolphin meat is consumed in Japan and Peru.
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4. In 1600, a volcano eruption in Peru caused a famine that killed about 2 million people in Russia.
5. In Peru, there’s a billboard that creates drinkable water out of thin air, the perfect solution for people who can’t be bothered to find a water source.
Shocking Facts about Peru
6. A refereeing decision in a soccer match between Argentina and Peru in 1964 led to a riot in which 300 fans were killed, so the next time you watch a soccer match, remember to keep calm and enjoy the game. Don’t turn fanatical cause, at the end of the day, It is just a sport.
7. There are 1459 people in Peru named after Star Wars characters, so if you’re a Star Wars fan, you’ll feel right at home in Peru.
8. In Cuzco cathedral in Peru, there’s a painting of the Last Supper in which Jesus and the disciples are about to eat a roast guinea pig, a delicacy in Peruvian culture, proving that Jesus was truly a man of the people.
9. Machu Picchu was declared a Peruvian Historical Sanctuary in 1981 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, so if you’re looking for a place to take a selfie and pretend you’re culturally aware, this is the place to go.
10. The South American revolutionary Simon Bolivar was, at various times, president of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela.
That’s it for this post guys, I hope you had fun while reading 10 Interesting Peru facts that you should know.
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