{"id":778,"date":"2019-01-25T15:50:15","date_gmt":"2019-01-25T15:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/?p=778"},"modified":"2025-09-02T17:25:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T22:25:01","slug":"5-reasons-peru-is-considered-the-richest-country-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/5-reasons-peru-is-considered-the-richest-country-in-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"5 reasons Peru is considered the richest country in the world"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Ministry of External Commerce and Tourism, through Promper\u00fa, launched a new advertising campaign of international importance: \u201c<strong>Peru<\/strong>, the richest country in the world.\u201d People all over the world shared this message through important global communication networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is how the Spanish version of Huffington Post, a well-known news website of the United States, came to publish an article delineating 5 beautiful reasons why <strong>Peru<\/strong> is the richest country in the world. Huffington Post said about <strong>Peru<\/strong>: \u201cThis South American country is a perfect destination for those who enjoy natural riches accompanied by a multitude of traditions that speak of the unique personality of the country, not to mention the extremely valuable historic ruins.\u201d In this blog post, we remind you of the wonders capturing the attention of so many cybernauts across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents anchor-links\"><ul><li><a href=\"#h-1-machu-picchu-a-world-wonder\" data-level=\"2\">1. Machu Picchu, a world wonder<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-2-its-delicious-cuisine\" data-level=\"2\">2. Its delicious cuisine<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-3-its-coffee\" data-level=\"2\">3. Its coffee<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-4-huascaran-national-park\" data-level=\"2\">4. Huascar\u00e1n National Park<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-5-the-archeological-zone-of-chan-chan\" data-level=\"2\">5. The archeological zone of Chan Chan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-machu-picchu-a-world-wonder\">1. Machu Picchu, a world wonder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, it\u2019s the most famous place in <strong>Peru<\/strong> around the world. Inca people constructed this ancient city in the 26th century and UNESCO declared it as World Heritage Site in 1983. To access the Historical Sanctuary of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/machu-picchu-tours\/\">Machu Picchu<\/a><\/strong>, you must first get to the city of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/traditional\/cusco\/city-tour-cusco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Cusco<\/strong><\/a>, situated 80 km from the archeological site. Archeologists from all over the globe continue investigating its terraces, canals, and impressive stone structures. You can visit this amazing citadel by walking. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/trekking-in-peru\/inca-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plan your trip with us here!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image fancy-gallery\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a class=\"fancy-gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Machu-Picchu.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Machu-Picchu-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Machu Picchu \" class=\"wp-image-781\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-its-delicious-cuisine\">2. Its delicious cuisine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Peru\u2019s cuisine aspires to soon become an Inmaterial World Heritage due to the diversity of its products. <strong>Peru<\/strong> has 80% of the climates that exist in the whole world! It uses fish to prepare the famous ceviche and beef for the lomo saltado. Its desserts are certainly delicious, too, among them the suspiro a la lime\u00f1a.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lomo-Saltado-Cooking-Class-in-Marcelo-Batata.jpg\" alt=\"Lomo Saltado: Cooking Class in Marcelo Batata\" class=\"wp-image-9359\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lomo Saltado: Cooking Class in Marcelo Batata<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lomo-Saltado.jpg\" alt=\"Lomo Saltado | Peruvian Cuisine\" class=\"wp-image-6793\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lomo Saltado | Peruvian Cuisine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-its-coffee\">3. Its coffee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Various specialists consider Peruvian coffee to be one of the most delicious in the Americas. It grows in interandean valleys in the <strong>Andes<\/strong> mountain range. Many international restaurants prefer its intense flavor, as well as its exquisite texture.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image fancy-gallery\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a class=\"fancy-gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cafpe.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cafpe.jpg\" alt=\"Peruvian coffee beans\" class=\"wp-image-783\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tasty peruvian coffee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-huascaran-national-park\">4. Huascar\u00e1n National Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this immense territory, a great number of glaciers and lakes come together along with every type of fauna and flora. The view of these mountains is incredibly impressive and can awaken an unexpected consciousness of the dangers of climate change in travelers. It\u2019s probable that this immense, snowy paradise could disappear due to global warming! This reservation, declared a World Heritage Site in 1985, houses a large portion of the <strong>Cordillera Blanca<\/strong>, the most extensive tropical, snowy mountain range in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Huascaran-National-Park-eckotraveler.jpg\" alt=\"Huascaran National Park photo by @eckotraveler\" class=\"wp-image-10275\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Huascaran National Park photo by @eckotraveler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-the-archeological-zone-of-chan-chan\">5. The archeological zone of Chan Chan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the biggest pre-Colombian clay city on the continent. It\u2019s located just 5 kilometers from <strong>Trujillo<\/strong>, and on its walls, you can appreciate different geometric figures, as well as birds and fish. This impressive archeological complex is made up of 10 small cities of their time. Travelers can take advantage to see some of the best beaches of the area, which are ideal to practice surfing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image fancy-gallery\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a class=\"fancy-gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Chan-chan.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"894\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Chan-chan.jpg\" alt=\"Archeological zone of Chan Chan\" class=\"wp-image-785\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The archeological zone of Chan Chan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We hope these 5 amazing things have captured your heart. If you\u2019ve already visited, we\u2019re sure the unforgettable memories are burning brightly again in your mind. If you haven\u2019t been yet, remember we\u2019re waiting for you in <strong>Peru<\/strong> with open arms. As soon as you arrive, your life will never be the same!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ministry of External Commerce and Tourism, through Promper\u00fa, launched a new advertising campaign of international importance: \u201cPeru, the richest country in the world.\u201d People all over the world shared this message through important global communication networks. 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