Peru is considered the birthplace of the potato, with most potato varieties originating in the Andean highlands. 

People live on floating islands made of reeds on Lake Titicaca, created by the indigenous Uros people. 

Guinea pig is a traditional Peruvian food, considered a delicacy by many. 

Around 60% of Peru is covered by the Amazon rainforest. 

Amazon River starts in Peru, high up in the Andes mountains near Machu Picchu 

Many researchers believe that the layout of Machu Picchu, particularly the "Temple of the Sun" structure, was designed to align with celestial events like solstices and equinoxes, suggesting its use as an astronomical observatory for the Inca people. 

Peru has nearly 90% of the world's alpaca population, mostly living in the Andean regions.