Tourism in Peru tourism forms the largest sector of the tourism industry in Peru. Pre-Columbian civilizations – most notably the Inca Empire, Chavín, Moche, and Nasca – left a large archeological and cultural impact on the nation. The ruins of Machu Picchu are the most internationally recognized of all the ruins of Peru and therefore receive the most tourists. The other popular ruins are those of Chan Chan, Sipán, Kuelap, Nazca Lines, Ollantaytambo, Caral, Sacsayhuamán, and Sillustani. Tourists also visit the Spanish colonial architecture in many cities in Peru. Some of the most outstanding examples of Spanish colonial architecture are in the cities
Culture of Peru Culture of Peru The culture of Peru was made by the relationship between mainly Amerindian culture with Colonial Spanish influences and very loose Asian influences. The ethnic diversity and rugged geography of Peru allowed diverse traditions and customs to co-exist. The coastal, Spanish influenced Peru has passed through various intellectual stages - from colonial Hispanic culture. Peruvian literature has its roots in the oral traditions of pre-Columbian "Los Comentarios Reales de los Incas", published in 1609. After independence, the monarchy wrote a book that spoke to all of the people. Costumbrism and Romanticism became the most common literary genres, as