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Peru: Land of the Inca – myriad attractions, both geographic and archaeological

The “Land of the Inca,” Peru is a nation of extraordinary beauty and myriad attractions, both geographic and archaeological. Although the majestic Andes mountain chain is perhaps the best known of these, Peru’s sights are scattered among markedly different regions, each with its own character.
Although Peru is considered an Andean nation, it is in fact 57% jungle. Its vast and still largely pristine Amazon Basin rain forests end only 250 km (155 mi) from the coast. ... More

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