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Peru will also lead visitors into a world of art and age-old wisdom,
the legacy of major pre-Hispanic civilizations such as the
Quechua, Aymara and jungle peoples, whose view of the world
was based on their observation of the Heavens and Nature.
Over the course of centuries, Peru incorporated the cultural
contribution of European, African and Asian migrants.
A diverse nation featuring many cultures, Peru is an endless
wellspring of creativity. In addition to its historic, archaeological
and architectural legacies, folk art is another of Peru's
tourist attractions. Its rich folklore is evident in more
than 1,500 musical genres, combining instruments from the
outside world with native Andean equivalents, such as the
quena and zampoña flutes, which provide the accompanying
music for more than 3,000 festivals such as the Candelaria,
Inti Raymi, Carnivals, Corpus Christi and Easter Week.
At the same time, Peru boasts one of the most exquisite and
varied cuisines on Earth, as local chefs have succeeded in
adapting a diverse variety of native ingredients while remaining
open to outside influences. Peru's cooking is an invitation
to discover flavors and fragrant smells which are as authentic
as they are ancient.
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