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6 Facts about Whale Sharks

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6 Facts about Whale Sharks

Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are the largest known fish species in the world, and at certain times of the year can be found off the coast of Northern Peru.

Here are some key facts about whale sharks and how you can incorporate them in a Peru visit.

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'Luxury' in Northern Peru

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'Luxury' in Northern Peru

  • Redefinition of what luxury means to modern traveller.

  • More about unique experiences than supreme comfort.

  • Northern Peru full of this type of luxury!

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Ceviche in Peru

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Ceviche in Peru

While ceviche can be found throughout Latin America, from Mexico to Chile, and especially along its Pacific coastline, it has arguably found its finest expression in Peru, where it is the iconic national dish – uncooked, marinated fish served with camote (sweet potato) and choclo (corn on the cob).

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Why is Peru suffering coastal landslides and flooding?

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Why is Peru suffering coastal landslides and flooding?

To date, 94 people have died, and an estimated 700,000 have been left homeless, as a direct result of the landslides and flooding, brought on by unusually heavy rains on the Western side of the Andes.

What, then, is causing all this destruction? To understand this, we need to look at Peru's coastal climate which, in a similar way to southern California, blends strong desert and offshore influences.