A lot can be told about South America and specifically Peru, but one thing is for sure, it is among the most beautiful countries in the world. With beautiful coastlines that span thousands of miles and an awesome weather for tourism, there is nowhere else you would wish to spend your vacation.

#1. For someone who loves ocean surfing, you will be impressed to learn that Peru is the best surfing location in the world. With a 1.5 mile long tidal wave that you can surf, be sure to hit its coastlines and surf the wave.

#2. This one is an interesting one, and it probably will make you laugh. In Peru during New Year’s Eve, it is a normal tradition for your friends and even family to give you a gift of yellow underwear!

#3. And what about the oldest university in the Americas? Yes, The National University of San Marcos, which was founded in the year 1551, is the oldest university in the Americas.

#4. The government of Peru banned prisoners from using chili sauce in 1973 claiming that it increased their sexual arousal.