Peru is a country located on the western coast of South America that borders the South Pacific Ocean and was the center of many ancient civilizations. Such as the Incas whose empire the Spanish conquistadors Diego de Almagro and Francisco Pizarro initiated an invasion and capture in the early 1500 's during the Spanish exploration of South America. The Spanish took control of the country and began to kill most of the Inca highest rulers. However, the biggest killer that the Incas received from the Spanish was not their military, but the illnesses and diseases that were foreign to the Incas. The Incas fled to the mountains by 1572, the Spanish killed the last Inca ruler Tupac Amaru. In 1569 the Spanish instilled a strict system of government
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Natural resources have created Peru 's infrastructure jump in growth in recent years. Peru has been building roads that go through different types of terrain to include mountains, rainforest and urban areas. Peruvians have updated their railway systems that transport civilians to and from their jobs all throughout the country. Although Peru is wealthy; unfortunately the majority of this income from these natural resources does not make it to the miners and farmers that work long days in order to acquire the resources for global sale. Many of Peru 's citizens still live in poverty despite the country’s vastly growing economy. Although most of the major cities in Peru have urbanized structures and modern buildings, most of the citizens still live in mud huts or adobe houses due to the giant earthquake that happened in 2007.
Most notable event that takes place in Peru each year is All Saints Day. Traditionally families celebrate the lives of the recent and still living saints. On this holiday the families gather for a feast that consist of many traditional foods like tamales and whole cooked pig. Another event that takes place is the Bullfighting of the Mister of the Miracles, which thousands of the citizens gather for the competition. Other major events that take place each year is the Season of Festivity in Chincha, The Carmen, Festivity of San Martin of Porres, Epiphany Celebration, and the Miracles
Natural resources have created Peru 's infrastructure jump in growth in recent years. Peru has been building roads that go through different types of terrain to include mountains, rainforest and urban areas. Peruvians have updated their railway systems that transport civilians to and from their jobs all throughout the country. Although Peru is wealthy; unfortunately the majority of this income from these natural resources does not make it to the miners and farmers that work long days in order to acquire the resources for global sale. Many of Peru 's citizens still live in poverty despite the country’s vastly growing economy. Although most of the major cities in Peru have urbanized structures and modern buildings, most of the citizens still live in mud huts or adobe houses due to the giant earthquake that happened in 2007.
Most notable event that takes place in Peru each year is All Saints Day. Traditionally families celebrate the lives of the recent and still living saints. On this holiday the families gather for a feast that consist of many traditional foods like tamales and whole cooked pig. Another event that takes place is the Bullfighting of the Mister of the Miracles, which thousands of the citizens gather for the competition. Other major events that take place each year is the Season of Festivity in Chincha, The Carmen, Festivity of San Martin of Porres, Epiphany Celebration, and the Miracles