10 Strange Things You Can Only Find in Peru!

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00:00am i the only one that didn't know peru is home to some of the world's most mind-blowing

00:07landscapes and ancient mysteries make sure you smash that subscribe button hit that notification

00:12bell and give this video a thumbs up it really helps out the channel so we're in peru the land

00:18of ancient mysteries and mind-blowing landscapes from the moment i stepped off the plane i knew

00:23this place was going to be special the energy here is electric the people are warm and welcoming

00:28and the history is absolutely mind-boggling over the next week we're going on an adventure to

00:34uncover 10 of the strangest most unique things you can only find in this incredible country

00:39we're talking about ancient geoglyphs carved into the desert a mountain that shimmers with every

00:45color of the rainbow and islands that float on a lake high in the andes but it's not just about

00:51the sights we're diving deep into the culture trying exotic foods some a little too exotic for my liking

00:57but we'll get to that later and meeting the amazing people who call peru home so buckle up guys because

01:03this is going to be a wild ride

01:05okay guys picture this you're soaring high above the desert the wind whipping through your hair

01:14and then you see them massive geoglyphs etched into the earth stretching for miles these are the nazca

01:21lines and trust me seeing them with your own eyes is an experience that will stay with you forever

01:25as we flew over these enigmatic figures monkeys spiders hummingbirds even astronauts i couldn't

01:32help but feel a sense of awe and wonder how did these ancient people create such massive and intricate

01:38designs were they sending messages to the heavens or was there a more earthly explanation honestly guys

01:44i'm still trying to wrap my head around it all the sheer scale of the nazca lines is mind-blowing

01:48some of these figures are over 1000 feet long and the precision with which they were created is simply

01:54astounding it's like stepping back in time trying to unravel the secrets of a lost civilization

01:59being here surrounded by these ancient mysteries really makes you realize how small we are in the

02:05grand scheme of things it's humbling and awe-inspiring at the same time

02:09guys you know i love a good adventure and let me tell you hiking to the top of rainbow mountain was an

02:17experience i'll never forget the colors the views the sheer physical challenge it was all worth it for

02:24that moment when you finally reach the summit and take in the breathtaking panorama the trail was no joke

02:30though the altitude is no joke we're talking over 17 000 feet above sea level every breath was a struggle

02:37my legs were burning but i just kept pushing motivated by the promise of what awaited me at the top

02:43and let me tell you the view from the summit was worth every ounce of effort imagine a mountain

02:48striped with vibrant hues of red orange yellow green it's like something out of a dream the colors

02:55are created by mineral deposits and they're even more vibrant in person than in any photo you've ever

03:00seen i stood there for what felt like hours just soaking in the beauty of it all the crisp mountain air

03:07the sound of the wind whistling through the peaks the feeling of accomplishment it was pure magic

03:12imagine a place where the ground beneath your feet is alive where homes are built on floating islands

03:21made entirely of reeds that's lake titacaca home to the euros people and it's one of the most unique

03:28and fascinating places i've ever visited stepping onto a floating island for the first time is a surreal

03:34experience it's like walking on a giant sponge and you can feel the whole island bobbing gently with

03:39every step the euros people have been living this way for centuries preserving their ancient traditions

03:45and way of life they build their homes boats and even their islands from the totora reeds that grow

03:52abundantly in the shallows of the lake we were welcomed into their homes shared meals with them

03:57and learned about their customs and beliefs their connection to the lake is profound and their way

04:02of life though challenging is a testament to human ingenuity and resilience

04:10all right guys it's time to talk about food and no trip to peru is complete without trying

04:14their most famous or infamous dish kui now for those of you who don't know kui is guinea pig i'll be

04:20honest i was a little hesitant at first back home guinea pigs are pets not food but hey when in rome

04:26right or should i say when in peru so i took a deep breath and dug in the key was roasted whole and

04:31i have to say it was surprisingly tasty the meat was a little gamey kind of like rabbit but the skin

04:37was crispy and flavorful i know it's not for everyone but trying kui was definitely an experience

04:42it's a reminder that food is more than just sustenance it's a cultural experience a way to

04:47connect with people and traditions that are different from your own

04:53guys get ready to be transported back in time because we're about to witness one of the most

04:58important festivals in inca culture inti reymi the festival of the sun imagine thousands of people

05:05gathered in a sacred plaza dressed in vibrant traditional costumes their faces painted with

05:09ancient symbols the air is thick with anticipation as the sound of drums and pan pipes fills the air

05:16inti reymi is a celebration of the sun god inti and it's a spectacle of color music and dance the

05:23highlight of the festival is the reenactment of the ancient inca ceremony with hundreds of performers

05:29bringing history to life before your very eyes i was completely swept away by the energy and grandeur

05:34of the event it was a powerful reminder of the rich history and cultural heritage of the inca people

05:40and it made me appreciate the importance of preserving these traditions for generations to come

05:44guys there's a reason machu picchu is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world

05:53this ancient inca citadel perched high in the andes mountains is simply breathtaking as i stood there

06:00surrounded by the ruins of temples palaces and terraces shrouded in mist and clouds i couldn't help

06:06but feel a sense of awe and wonder how did they build this what was life like here centuries ago

06:11exploring machu picchu is like stepping back in time you can imagine the inca people walking

06:16these same paths performing ceremonies in these temples living their lives in this once thriving

06:22city it's a place of incredible energy and spiritual significance and it's easy to see why

06:28it's considered one of the new seven wonders of the world the sacred valley is more than just a

06:35place it's an experience this fertile valley nestled high in the andes is home to ancient ruins

06:41traditional villages and some of the most stunning scenery you'll ever see we're talking towering

06:46mountains lush green valleys rushing rivers and ancient inca sites that will take your breath

06:51away i spent my days hiking through ancient ruins exploring local markets and just soaking in the

06:57beauty of it all one of my favorite experiences was visiting the salt mines of maras these ancient salt

07:03pans carved into the mountainside create a surreal landscape that looks like something out of a science

07:08fiction movie the sacred valley is a place where you can truly connect with nature history and the

07:13spirit of peru and there you have it guys 10 strange and amazing things you can only find in peru

07:23from ancient mysteries to breathtaking landscapes this country has it all i hope you enjoyed this

07:28adventure as much as i did if you're looking for a travel destination that will blow your mind and

07:33leave you with memories to last a lifetime peru should be at the top of your list don't forget to subscribe

07:39and hit that notification bell so you don't miss out on my next adventure and for one lucky subscriber

07:45i'm giving away a travel voucher to help you plan your own peruvian adventure stay tuned for the details

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