Part 2 of Peru covers its most popular tourist destinations.
Peru, located in western South America, is the fourth most populated country on the continent and is classified as an emerging market. The poverty rate hovers around 19%, yet Peru has one of the region’s most prosperous economies, with an average growth rate of 5.9%. Its industrial sector is also booming, with a remarkable 9.6% average annual growth rate.
Peru is the birthplace of the potato, and today, over 3,000 varieties are grown there.
With the exception of Lake Titicaca and its coastal borders with Ecuador and Chile, most of Peru’s border crossings lie in remote and sparsely populated regions.
While Peru is home to numerous tourist attractions, the most well-known are Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca. However, for those with time to explore further, the country has much more to offer.
Forget the Grand Canyon in the USA or Fish River Canyon in Namibia—Peru’s Cotahuasi Canyon is nearly twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, making it one of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the world.