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 Peru:
Photo taken in Cuzco by Martha Roper. This church, known as
the Dominican Church, is frequented by roughly 65% of the local
population. The church is known for their generous contributions
to people in poverty. If you get a chance to visit Cuzco, you
don't want to miss visiting this historical church that is so
revered by its local population.
Peru's empire was captured by the Spanish
conquistadors in 1533. Peru is a little larger than Alaska,
making it the 5th largest country in South America. Peru
has an abundance of minerals that can be found in the
mountainous areas. Some of their exports include gold, copper,
zinc, crude petroleum, coffee and potatoes. Potatoes did
originate in Peru. They fed the Inca empire. There is actually a
potato god. In the village of Chatawayre, farmers grow roughly
50 varieties of potato. Unfortunately,
another source of wealth for Peru is the cultivation of coca
leaves, which is used for the production of illicit drugs. Peru
is now the world's 5th largest producer of coca leaves. Many
people travel to Peru to see Machu Picchu, an Inca ruin that was
originally built as a defense against threats in the area. Lima,
the capital city, has over 10 million people living in and
around the city.
When traveling in Peru, you will find the
customs and mannerisms to be similar to other South American
countries. They are considered the nicest people in South
America. |
