PERU

PERU (REPUBLIC OF PERU) IS THE THIRD

LARGEST STATE IN SOUTH AMERICA. IT IS
BORDERED BY CHILE, BRAZIL, BOLIVIA,
ECUADOR, AND COLOMBIA. LIMA IS THE
CAPITAL AND BUSINESS CENTER OF PERU. IT
ALSO SHOWCASES THE COUNTRY'S CULTURE
AND HISTORY
Capital: Lima
Language: Spanish
Currency: Sol (PEN)
Religion: Roman Catholic
Carrier: Aero Condo (Q6)
Major International Airport: Jorge Chávez
International Airport(LIM)
• They are characterized as friendly people who put
much attention to their visitors.
• They are avid fans of football, as this is their
national sport.
• They also take pride of their national dish, Peruvian
ceviche or cibiche, a traditional cuisine that is made
with fresh fish marinated in lime, onion, chili
pepper, salt, and pepper.
INCA RUINS

Inca ruins in the Cuzco is a must visit destination

in Peru. It is said that you can only claim that you
have been to Peru if you have visited the Inca
ruins.

MACHU PICCHU

Machu Picchu is known to be the "lost city of the

Incas." It is an archaeological site that one must
not forget to visit (Rachawiecki, 2011). It is a
UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site
and an iconic tourist destination of the country (
https://whc. unesco.org). Incas (Children of the
Sun) put great value on gold and silver because
of its symbolic significance. Gold represents the
"sweat of the sun"; Sapa Inca was the son of Sun
(Inti). Silver is said to be the "tears of the moon";
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INTI RAYMI

• Inti Raymi in Quechua means "Fiesta del Sol" (Sun

Festival), a festival to worship the Sun god of Inca
culture. This is held in Sacsayhuaman citadel. Danza
de tijeras (Scissors dance) is inscribed as a UNESCO
Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
VENEZUELA
(BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA) IS A
COUNTRY IN SOUTH AMERICA BORDERED BY
BRAZIL, COLOMBIA, AND GUYANA. THE
COUNTRY'S NAME ORIGINATED FROM AN
ITALIAN WORD "VENEZUOLA" MEANING
"LITTLE VENICE."
Capital: Caracas
Language: Spanish
Currency: Bolivar Soberano (VES)
Religion: Christianity
Carrier: Conviasa (VO)
Major International Simon Bolivar International Airport
(CCS)
• The major seaports are La Guiana, Macaraibo,
Puerto Cabello, and Punta Cardon (www.cia.gov).
• Venezuela is a country in South America on the
northern coast, made up of a continental landmass
and many islands in the Caribbean Sea.
 LOS ROQUES ARCHIPELAGO
NATIONAL PARK

• Los Roques Archipelago National Parks - has

a spectacular beach that draw tourists in the
area. Water activities that can be enjoyed
are diving, sports fishing, and windsurfing
• s

LOS LLANOS AND CANAIMA NATIONAL PARK

• Los Llanos and Canaima National Park
- are both inscribed in the UNESCO
World Heritage List
• A popular tourist destination in
southeastern Venezuela that's home
to the Llanos region, Angel Falls, and
other natural wonders
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FOOD AND DELICACIES
Sopa de mondongo (also known as
Chas) is a soup that originally came
from Colombia, Puerto Rico and the
Dominican Republic. It is made from
diced tripe (the stomach of a cow or pig
or a Chas) slow-cooked with vegetables
such as bell peppers, onions, carrots,
cabbage, celery, tomatoes, cilantro,
garlic or root vegetables. The dish is
generally prepared in former Spanish
colonies in Latin America, Caribbean,
and in the Philippines. The proposed
etymology for mondongo is in the
African Kikongo language, meaning
“intestines, entrails of certain animals.
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FOOD AND DELICACIES

Pabellón criollo (Spanish

pronunciation: [paβeˈʝoŋ ˈkɾjo.ʝo]) is a
traditional Venezuelan dish that is
considered the national dish. It mixes
elements from the three different
cultures that intermixed during Spanish
colonial times: Native Americans,
Spanish and Africans. The name is a
synonym to flag, since it was one of the
main original associations. It is a plate
of rice, shredded beef in stew and
stewed black beans.
CHILE
Capital: Santiago
Language: Spanish
Currency: Chilean Peso(CLP)
Religion: Roman Catholic
Carrier: LATAM sky airline (LA)
Major International Airport: ComodoArturo Merino
Benitez International Airport(SCL)

• Chileans are described to be hospitable. They show

it by opening their homes to their visitors.
• Once invited, you must take note to not come early
but rather arrive 15 minutes after the given
schedule. It is a nice gesture that you give
something to the hosts and greet each one with a
kiss or a handshake.
• Do not underdress. Present yourself well by
dressing pleasantly (Roraff and Camacho, 2011).
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The Atacama Desert

• a desert plateau located on the Pacific coast of South

America, in the north of Chile. Stretching over a 1,600-
kilometre-long strip of land west of the Andes Mountains,
it covers an area of 105,000 km², which increases to
128,000 km² if the barren lower slopes of the Andes are
included.

• the driest nonpolar desert in the world,

and the second driest overall, behind
some specific spots within the McMurdo
Dry Valleys. It is the only true desert to
receive less precipitation than polar
deserts, and the largest fog desert in the
world.
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Los Flamencos National

Reserve
• is a nature reserve in the Atacama
Desert of northern Chile that
protects a variety of plants and
animals

• The reserve includes seven areas,

each with its own geography,
flora, fauna, and
hydrography. These areas include
the Salar de Atacama, Valle de la
Luna, Tara and Pujsa and Lagoons
Miscante and Miñiques, Tambillo,
and Aguas de Quelana Lagoon.
 TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL
PARK
• is a national park encompassing mountains, glaciers, lakes,
and rivers in southern Chilean Patagonia. The
Cordillera del Paine is the centerpiece of the park. It lies in a
transition area between the Magellanic subpolar forests and
the Patagonian Steppes. The park is located 112 km (70 mi)
north of Puerto Natales and 312 km (194 mi) north of
Punta Arenas. The park borders
Bernardo O'Higgins National Park to the west and the Los
Glaciares National Park to the north in Argentine
territory. Paine means "blue" in the native Tehuelche
(Aonikenk) language and is pronounced PIE-neh.[4] It was
established as a National Park in 1959.
 FOOD AND DELICACIES

EMPANADA

This recipe for Chilean empanadas makes

about one dozen baked pastries filled with
ground pork, hard-cooked eggs, raisins, and
black olives.
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CURANTO
• Curanto is a traditional Chilean dish
of meats, seafood, and potatoes
cooked in an underground pit using
hot stones, leaves, and earth:
•Ingredients
•The main ingredients are potatoes,
shellfish, and meat, but can also
include sausages, crustaceans, milcao,
and chapalele.
THANK
YOU

Prepared By:
Denise Olleres
Marjorie Marfega BSTM 2A1