47. Peru
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- Adventure #28
- Citizenship #54
- Cultural Influence #42
- Entrepreneurship #65
- Heritage #23
- Movers #25
- Open for Business #30
- Power #59
- Quality of Life #51
How It Ranks
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Peru’s history traces back to the Incan Empire, and Machu Picchu is the country’s major tourist attraction that sits high in the Andes Mountains. While you might visit Peru to experience these ancient ruins, the country is also home to plenty of other sites like Colca Canyon (the deepest canyon in the world) and the Amazon rainforest.
It’s also an excellent country for scenic hiking, eating potatoes (yum!) and bird watching, ranking well in the U.S. News’ adventure and heritage categories. While you’re there, try a pisco sour, a refreshing drink made using lemon, sugar, egg and ice. But watch it — too many of these will have you face down on the floor.
What ranked Peru on the lower end of this list is its score for power, as it lacks a strong military, international political influence and strong international alliances.
