The Colca Canyon in Peru is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon.
Colca Canyon is a canyon of the Colca River in southern Peru. It is located about 100 miles (160 kilometers) northwest of Arequipa. It is more than twice as deep as the Grand Canyon in the United States. more / mas >>
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Papea Peru - Potatoes for Patriots!
In Peru the Ministery of Agriculture has launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more potatoes. This is both a nutritious choice and a patriotic act! more / mas >>
Tuna, a type of cactus, growing in fields in Arequipa Province, Peru
For centuries Cochineal has been prized for its colour for dying fabric and now is commonly used in food products as a ‘natural’ food colouring. more / mas >>
Tags: Farming, Food, Traditions