Peru

Peru, a megadiverse gem, boasts unparalleled biodiversity across its Andes mountains, Amazon basin, and Pacific coastline. Home to 10% of the world’s plant species and 1,800+ bird types (second only to Colombia), its landscapes shelter spectacles like the Andean condor, pink river dolphins, and Machu Picchu’s cloud forests. The Manú National Park—a single hectare holds more tree species than all of North America—epitomizes its ecological wealth. Despite threats from mining and deforestation, Peru’s indigenous-led conservation and ecotourism models highlight its role as a global biodiversity stronghold.