Peru is a very large country which borders Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile and the Pacific Ocean. Peru is also a major surfing and deep sea fishing area. It is also between the Andes and the jungles. The city was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535. Cusco was once the capital of the Inca empire. Peru is best known for Machu Picchu, the 'Lost City of the Incas' which is a popular tourist draw.
