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regions at a glance
With parched coastal desert, jagged Andean peaks and the lush expanse of the Amazon
rainforest, the regions of Peru feature cultures and landscapes rich in diversity. In Lima,
urban life is among the most sophisticated on the continent. In remote areas, cultures still
follow age-old traditions. In this dazzling mosaic, solemn pilgrimages honor gods both
Christian and indigenous, neon clubs pulse with reveling youth, and ancient ruins bring us
back to prehistory. And then, there is the food - sublime creations that alter with the land-
scape, made from ingredients both native and contemporary. Welcome to Peru - a blast to
the senses.
Lima
Food
Culture
Nightlife
FOOD
Setting the foodie world on fire, Lima's signature pan-cultural cuisine introduces fresh, in-
digenous ingredients to sophisticated preparations. For a mere sampling, join the half-milli-
on attending Mistura, Lima's prestigious food festival.
