What’s the first thing that pops up in your mind when you think about Peru? Machu Picchu, Lima, Gastronomy, llama maybe? Apart from all that, Peru has a large repertoire of large mountains, including the Peruvian Andes Mountains. Keep reading to find out what makes the Peruvian Andes such a special place.
The Andes are considered the longest continental mountain range in the world. They extend around 7000 km through Latin America. So the Andes Mountains are quite extensive. To put it in scale, it’s almost as large as Cyprus or Jamaica!
The Andes start in Venezuela then covers a large part of Colombia (you can see them from Bogotá, the country’s capital) and Ecuador. Then it moves to Perú, where it breaks the country in two and sets Peru as a Mountainous city by definition. Then it moves down to Bolivia and Finally Peru and Argentina.
Peru is defined largely by the Andes Mountains. In fact, Machu Picchu is famous for hiking and walking. The highlands elevate over 20,000 feet and it separates the coastal area from the rest of the continent. People also go on tours to The Sacred Valley. It’s popular for its breathtaking landscape and magical feel.
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This is full of Inca history. Ruins, stone creations, and mysteries. The valley was very important for the Incas, as many of their rituals took place near the river.
A place where exceptional high quality water comes from
Even Though some valleys in Peru are very touristic, there are still quite a few untouched by mankind. This includes the Socosani Valley discovered in 1904 by an Italian pharmacist. Socosani comes from the highest volcanoes of Peru called the Chachani Volcano. This explains why Socosani is so high in minerals.
Read More: Where does Socosani come from?
Also, the People from the Andes farm their own food, as accessing the coastal side of the country represents a challenge. So everything is organically and sustainably produced.