From dramatic Andean peaks to lush Amazonian rainforest, ancient monuments and coastal desserts, Peru is a paradise for trekkers, history seekers, wildlife lovers and surfers alike. Evidence of the largest Empire in the world, the Incas, remains dotted about the country, most famously at the mountain citadel of Machu Picchu. Equally impressive are the carnival-loving and welcoming people who have endured tough times in their recent history, and the stunning array of wildlife, including many kaleidoscopic parrots.