Schneider's dwarf Caiman, one of the many reptile species found in Manu National Park.

Manu National Park in Peru sets new reptile and amphibian biodiversity record

Manu National Park in Peru is one of the most diverse places on earth, with 257 reptile and amphibian species living in the área.

A pair of women wearing shiny gold costumes at the Virgen de la Candelaria Festival in Puno.

A Puno festival: Celebrating the Virgin of Candelaria

The dancing, music, and bright colors of the Festival of Our Lady of Candlemas are sure to lift your spirits.

The Peruvian slingshot spider weaving its web.

An Amazon acrobat: New video footage of the slingshot spider

Watch this new video footage of the slingshot spider deploying Spiderman-like acrobatics to catch its food.

Ollanta Humala, president of Peru, holding the FIFA World Cup Trophy.

Football fever: The FIFA World Cup trophy makes a stop in Peru

The famed FIFA World Cup trophy has touched down in Lima for 72 hours.

Several mototaxis on the road in Iquitos, the largest city in the Peruvian Amazon.

The 5 Best Things to Do in Iquitos (Chosen by Experts!)

Explore a less seen side of Iquitos with these cultural and ecological attractions.