Amazing Facts About Peru

Peru is indeed an interesting country. There is so much to learn about the country and knowing them helps when you are planning to have your vacation there. With that said, here are a couple of noteworthy facts about Peru you should definitely know about.

  • The Oldest Civilization 

    The Norte Chico civilization is believed to be the oldest known civilization in the Americas, and one of the cradles of civilization settled on a site in Peru called Caral-Chupaciggaro during the 30th century BC. This further cements the long and epic history of Peru.
  • Land of Llamas and Alpacas 

    During the old civilization, Peruvians used to ride Llamas as a means of transportation instead of horses. Their manure was also used as fertilizer, fuel, and material to make ceramic. Alpacas were used as a source of meat and wool. Today, however, they stand more like a tourist sight. They can be seen hanging around ancient sites such as Machu Picchu.

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