Venture into the intriguing depths of Peru with ’11 Unbelievable Facts About Peru.’ You’re about to discover some truly fascinating aspects of this South American gem. 1. Every December 25th, a tradition known as ‘Takanakuy‘ takes center stage in a Peruvian town. This unique practice involves community members — children, women, and men — settling … Continue reading 11 Unbelievable Facts About Peru
Surfing existed in ancient Peruvian…
Surfing existed in ancient Peruvian cultures, which used reed watercraft since 200 CE; in 1590, a Jesuit missionary commented, “They looked like Tritons, or Neptunes, who paint upon the water”.
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he Peruvian tradition…
The Peruvian tradition of Takanakuy is an annual event held on 25th December where villagers settle the year’s grievances with public fistfights.
There is a German settlement in…
There is a German settlement in the jungles of Peru called Pozuzo that was established in 1859 by around 150 German/Austrian settlers. They were completely cut off from both their Homeland and the rest of Peru for 120 years. They were able to do this by being completely self sufficient. This is how Pozuzo looks […]
Machu Picchu was built in 1450, making it far younger than Oxford…
Machu Picchu was built in 1450, making it far younger than Oxford University, York Minster, The Divine Comedy by Dante and the printing press.
In a Peruvian goldmine miners work for 30 days…
In a Peruvian goldmine miners work for 30 days with no pay but on the 31st day they get to bring home as much ore as they can carry on their shoulders. Whether the ore contains any gold or not is a matter of luck. Pocketing of nuggets or promising chunks of rich ore is […]
Gold miners in Peru are clear-cutting forests, washing down the soil with high…
Gold miners in Peru are clear-cutting forests, washing down the soil with high pressure hoses and putting mercury on the slurry to mine gold, ruining everything they touch.