Home to Machu Picchu, ceviche, and much more, Peru will dazzle you to the soul. We can think of thousands of reasons for you to travel to and volunteer in Peru, but we’ve managed to narrow it down for you. Here are our top 8 reasons to visit Peru in 2015.
1. Llamas and Alpacas. They’re everywhere!
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2. Peru is home to the world’s best Ceviche.
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3. If you’re a fan of potatoes, which you should be, Peru has over 4,000 varieties.
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4. There are nine UNESCO World Heritage sites in Peru. NINE
5. The Andes. They’re like, right there.
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6. There’s a park in Lima that doubles as a cat sanctuary.
7. They have a museum dedicated to CHOCOLATE.
8. Peruvians are famous for their friendliness and warmth.
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If you’re interested in travelling to Peru, check out our video on what it’s like to volunteer with United Planet in Peru. You can also find out more about our Peru Volunteer Quests.
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