Geography and tourism in peru 05052021
- 1. GEOGRAPHY AND TOURISM IN PERU DILIPKUMAR A PATIL Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business Studies, Sharnbasva University, Kalaburagi
- 3. BASIC INFORMATION OF PERU
- 4. BASIC INFORMATION OF PERU Continent: SOUTH AMERICA IATA AREA: I Official Language: Spanish Longitude: 75.0152° West Latitude: 9.1900° South GMT: UTC−5 Tourism Tagline: Land of the Incas Visa Facilities: Prior Visa
- 5. Capital City: Lima Largest city: Lima Currency: Sol Major Cities: Lima, Cuzco Neighboring Countries : Chile, Bolivia, brazil, Colombia, Ecuador Area: 1,285,216 km2 Population: 3 Crore Approx BASIC INFORMATION OF PERU
- 6. INTERESTING FACTS • Peru has the highest sand dune in the world, The Cerro Blanco sand dune • Lake Titicaca is the world’s highest lake, has an elevation of 3,810 metres above sea level. • There are over 3,000 different varieties of Potato grown in Peru • The Largest Flying Bird on Earth can be found in Peru, The Giant Andean Condor
- 7. • The Amazon River is the longest river in the world and it starts in Peru! • Peru grows more than 55 varieties of corn • Peru is the 6th largest producer of gold INTERESTING FACTS
- 8. Physical Geography of Peru
- 9. • Peru is a country on the central western coast of South America facing the Pacific Ocean. • It lies in the tropics south of the equator and is divided into three very different geographical regions: • the Pacific coastal strip, • the Andes mountains and • the Amazonian lowlands. • Except for the Lake Titicaca basin in the southeast, its borders lie in sparsely populated zones • MAJOR RIVERS: Amazon, Ucayali, Madre de Dios
- 10. • MAJOR MOUNTAIN RANGES: Andes • Peru is the third largest country in South America, after Brazil and Argentina. • It is made up of a variety of landscapes, from mountains and beaches to deserts and rain forests. • The second highest mountain range in the world runs through Peru. • These peaks, called the Andes, are so tall and forbidding that the ancient Inca people thought they were gods
- 11. Major Tourist Attractions of Peru • Machu Picchu • Lima • Cusco • The Sacred Valley of the Incas • Nazca Lines
- 12. • It is a unique testimony of the Inca Civilization and shows a well- planned distribution of functions within space, territory control, and social, productive, religious and administrative organization. • Considered one of the new 7 Wonders of the World Machu Picchu
- 13. • Trekkers can choose the hard way up to this architectural marvel, via the Inca Trail; others must opt for the train. • Archeologist Hiram Bingham and his party discovered Machu Picchu in July 1911 Machu Picchu
- 14. Hiram Bingham classified the ruins into sectors – such as • the Agricultural Sector • The Royal Sector – • the Fountain Caretaker’s House, • the Temple of the Three Windows • the Palace of the Princess. Machu Picchu
- 15. Lima • Known as the City of the Kings, Lima is Peru’s capital city and a symbol of its Spanish colonial history, industry, and independence. • First-time visitors should check out the local museums and get a taste for Peru’s depth of history. • If you have some extra time and money, consider a food tour while in Lima. Places to visit in Lima Government Palace, National Museum, Monasterio de San Francisco, Surquillo No. 1 market, Miraflores, Huaca Pucllana
- 16. Cusco • The ancient capital of the Inca empire is the city most tourists want to visit, a jewel of Inca and colonial architecture • Cusco is the original seat of power for the Inca empire. • Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983 • Cusco is a beautiful city. From its Inca and 16th century colonial architecture, to its narrow, winding streets, the city has a romantic vibe with a distinct European feel. • Cusco’s main square, the Plaza de Armas, is perhaps the city’s most iconic site and a prime spot for a leisurely stroll and people-watching.
- 17. The Sacred Valley of the Incas • The Sacred Valley, also known as Urubamba Valley, is a prime destination for exploring Inca ruins and enjoying outdoor activities. You can easily make day trips to this region from Cusco or Machu Picchu • Tourist can book adventure tours for mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking, and rafting with agencies throughout the region • It is also a common starting point for the Inca Trail, a hiking route to Machu Picchu.
- 18. Nazca Lines • The Nazca lines continue to mystify and enthrall. If you love history, Nazca should be your next stop on your trip to Peru. It’s one of the famous places in Peru and is packed with sights to see for a mesmerizing experience. • Located at the southern coast, Nazca is also the largest town in Nazca Province. The name ‘Nazca’ has been originated from the culture of Nazca that used to flourish during the time span of 100 BC and 800 AD.
- 19. • These giant drawings of people, animals and other geometric shapes, some up to 100m in length, were carved into the desert around 2000 years ago. • Their true purpose remains obscure; some think they were a way of communicating with the gods, others believe they had an astronomical function, while others still subscribe to more outlandish theories • The Mysterious Nasca Lines can be seen from the air over Peru • It has big 70 lines Nazca Lines