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This is a preview of the full content of our Peru’s Best app.

Please consider downloading this app to support small independent publishing and because:

  • All content is designed for mobile devices and works best there.
  • Detailed in-app maps will help you find sites using your device’s GPS.
  • The app works offline (one time upgrade required on Android versions).
  • All advertising (only present on Android versions) can be removed.

The app will also allow you to:

  • Add custom locations to the app map (your hotel…).
  • Create your own list of favourites as you browse.
  • Search the entire contents using a fast and simple text-search tool.
  • Make one-click phone calls (on phones).
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History

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Peru has a rich history going back as far as human habitation in South America.

Peru’s tangible history begins with the archeological site of Caral-Supe, just south of Lima, which was inhabited from about 3000 BCE to 2600 BCE.

Throughout the country, you’ll see ancient archeological sites next to colonial or modern buildings.

Each of the following sections includes recommended reading.

>1200: Pre-Inca Times

1200–1527: The Inca Era

1527–1821: Colonial Times

1821–Today: Modern Peru

Text © Heather Jasper

Image by Dennis Jarvis