Peru is a rich country In traditions, gastronomy, natural reserves, world heritage recognized by UNESCO and multiple areas to live, which makes it one of the countries that must be known at least once in life. The incredible story that permeates this destination makes it a magical place, as well as its landscapes and the kindness of its people. That's why we share some basic data to excite you about visiting Peru Enjoy your greatness.
Where is Peru?
To start, we will tell you that Peru is located in the western part of South America And it has borders with other incredible countries, such as Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia and Chile. Yes, Peru is in the center of this beautiful conglomerate of nations.
And, as in most Latin American countries, In Peru, Spanish is spoken, being the official language of the country; However, more than 47 native languages speak. Quechua and Aymara are the most spoken languages after Spanish, but many of the inhabitants speak more than two, being Quechua another of the most popular.
Peru is a country rich in history. Willian Justen of Vasconcellos / UNSPLASH.
What is the story of Peru?
Peru's story dates back to more than 10,000 years, As expected. In fact, in this region there are vestiges of hunting practices, as well as nomadic collectors. Therefore, several of the oldest civilizations occurred there. Does the Inca empire sound to you? Well, it was the greatest dynasty of pre -Columbian America and It is originally from Peru.
As most other countries in the continent, Peru was colonized by the Spanish Empirein 1524, after an epidemic affected the Inca population, so they were with a low guard. Thanks to its multiple natural resources and therefore an economic expansion, Lima, the capital of Peru, It became an important colonial capital for the Spaniards. Precisely for that reason, Peru was the last country to become independent of the empire, since it was a region that resisted the liberating revolution for different issues. In 1821, the Argentine liberator San Martín crossed the Andes after liberating Chile, arrived in Lima and declared the independence of Peru managing to convince the people to follow the steps of Mexico, Chile, etc.