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Nazca lines
The Nazca Lines are ancient geoglyphs in the Nazca Desert, Peru, created by the Nazca culture about 2000 years ago. They consist of over 800 straight lines and 300 figures, best viewed from the air. The purpose remains debated, but they likely served ceremonial or astronomical functions. -
Circuito Magico del Agua
The Magic Water Circuit, also known as the Circuito Mágico del Agua, is a known attraction situated in Lima, Peru. This park was established in 1929. This remarkable Circuit boasts 13 captivating water fountains making it the largest fountain complex globally acknowledged by the Guinness World Records. -
Ancash earthquake
Ancash earthquake of 1970, earthquake that originated off the coast of Peru on May 31, 1970, and caused massive landslides. Approximately 70,000 people died. -
Claudio Pizarro
Claudio Miguel Pizarro Bosio is a Peruvian former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is currently serving as club ambassador for Bayern Munich. He was captain of Peru's national football team, being its fifth highest scorer. -
Isabela Merced
Isabela Yolanda Moner, now officially Isabela Merced, is an American actress, voice actress, singer, songwriter, dancer, and ukulele player. She is known for Transformers: The Last Knight (2017), Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018), Instant Family (2018), and the title role in Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019). -
Copa America
The 2004 Copa América was the 41st edition of the Copa América, the South-American championship for international association football teams. The competition was organized by CONMEBOL, South America's football governing body, and was held in Peru, who hosted the tournament for the sixth time, from 6 to 25 July. -
Mia Mont
Peruvian singer and songwriter who is known for her pop and alternative style. She is recognized for singing the Spanish version of the song "Dhoom Machale" which was featured in the Indian film Dhoom 3. She is also known for her work as a composer on the 2011 television series Lalola. -
Cyclone Yaku
Cyclone Yaku was an unusual low-pressure system in the far Southeastern Pacific that impacted Ecuador and northern Peru in early March 2023. It has been described by the Peruvian National Meteorological and Hydrological Service [es] (SENAMHI) as an "unorganized tropical cyclone" not seen since 1983 or 1998. In Peru, the system killed at least eight, affected 49,000 people and destroyed thousands of homes.