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PERU BEYOND COMMON PARLANCE

iding between the pages of Geography books, peering out from relief maps and sprawling across globes, the continent of South America seems like a different world all together with Peru as its ‘exotic’ touchpoint. The Andean preserve has always held explorers and travellers in its thrall, especially Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas in Peru. Undoubtedly, it is the experience of a lifetime that truly deserves to be among the Seven Wonders of the World. However once you visit Peru, the entire country seems a ‘Wonder of the World’. Here’s a country that effortlessly swallows up the schism of tradition and modernity to present a perfect blend of East meets West. Mystic landscapes, mythic stories and quirky traditions

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