Curious facts that perhaps you did not know and you should know about Peru

Peru is a beautiful country, with an impressive wealth and incredible stories. Peru has so much that you may not know about the country of the Incas, therefore, this time we want to present these curious facts about Peru .

Curious facts about Peru that you should know

1. Peru has around 90 microclimates, making it one of the most biodiverse countries in the world.
2. The Cotahuasi Canyon found in Arequipa is considered one of the deepest canyons on the planet. In fact, it is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon in the United States.
3. Peruvian cuisine is so varied that it has more than 500 different dishes and specialties. A true paradise for food lovers.
4. Throughout Peru there are no more and no less than 12 examples of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and more than 100,000 archaeological sites. Machu Picchu is the best known and most famous.
5. The Mayo de San Marcos National University is the oldest university in America. It was founded in the year 1551 by Fray Tomás de San Martín.
6. Cuzco , in the Quechua language means "navel of the world."
7. The Viringo is a breed of dog originally from Peru. It was declared a National Heritage.
8. In Rímac on the outskirts of Lima , you will find the smallest church in the world . It is known as Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Rosario.
9. Peru is the second country with the greatest diversity of birds in the world. Around 1,800 different species of birds have been counted and it is found only behind Colombia.
10. Potatoes were born in Peru . Our country has more than 8 different varieties of this rich tuber.