Peru
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Peru. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesAlpacas, Asparagus, Bullfighting, Canyon, Chilies,
Cocaine, Coffee, Conquistador, Eucalyptus, Flours,
Incas, Infantry, Lima, Megadiverse, Mollusc,
Poncho, Shaman, Underpants, Machu Picchu, Pellets associated with Peru. But there's a twist. Only 18 of these 20 words are actually listed. So you're on your own to find the 2 unlisted ones. A full solution is provided if you get stuck.
By the way, we designed this puzzle to be easily read. Both the puzzle grid and word list are in large 17-point font size. And the puzzle grid, which is 22×20 letters, spans the entire width of the page. This way you won't have to squint.
Fun Facts About Peru
- Peru is considered the world's potato cradle. It's home to over 4,000 native varieties of potatoes, in colors ranging from purple and pink, to blue and yellow. Spuds have been cultivated for millenia by the Incas and are central to Peruvian identity and cuisine.
- Around 75% of the world's alpacas live in the high Andes of Peru, providing wool that's softer and warmer than sheep's wool.
- The Amazon River, the world's longest, has its source in the Peruvian Andes. The country also has a "boiling river" — a unique geothermal marvel where its flowing water heats to near-boiling temperatures.
- Traditional Peruvian ponchos, often made from alpaca wool, require immense skill and take up to six months to weave by hand. They are designed to last a lifetime.
- The ancient Incas built Machu Picchu and other structures without wheels or mortar. The massive stones were precisely shaped to interlock together perfectly.
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