Riddles About Peru ( With Answers)

Here are 50+ riddles about Peru, covering its geography, history, culture, cuisine, and famous landmarks.

Geography & Nature

I am Peru’s highest peak, covered in snow so white. Climbers come to test their might. What mountain am I?

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I’m the driest place you’ll ever see, yet I stretch along the sea. What desert could I be?
(Atacama Desert)

You can see me from the sky, a giant bird drawn so high. Made by hands of people old, my mystery still unfolds. What am I?
(Nazca Lines – Condor)

Half in Peru and half in Bolivia, I am the highest navigable lake. With floating islands and ancient lore, I’m a place you can’t ignore. What lake am I?
(Lake Titicaca)

I’m a canyon, deep and wide, where Andean condors glide. Twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, I’m a wonder to see. What canyon am I?
(Colca Canyon)

I stretch from north to south, rugged and tall. In Peru, I make my call. What mountain range am I?
(Andes Mountains)

I am green, vast, and full of life, yet the land I cover still has strife. Jaguars, parrots, trees so tall—this rainforest has it all. What am I?
(Amazon Rainforest)

History & Ancient Civilizations
I was built by an Incan king, a hidden city, a sacred thing. Tourists climb my stairs each day; in the clouds, I like to stay. What am I?
(Machu Picchu)

I was a great empire, strong and wise, stretching through the Andes high. My people built with stone so tight, no mortar needed—what a sight! Who am I?
(Inca Empire)

In Cusco’s heart, I stood so grand, the temple of the Sun, so planned. The Spanish built on top of me, yet my stone walls you still see. What am I?
(Qorikancha – Temple of the Sun)

I was a great leader, my empire wide. Spanish came, and I did hide. Tricked and trapped, my reign was through, gold and silver they took too. Who am I?
(Atahualpa)

I am an ancient city, built in stone, high in the Andes, yet overgrown. My name means “Sacred Rock,” they say—few have found me to this day. What lost city am I?
(Vilcabamba)

My walls are zigzagged, standing strong, built by Incas, lasting long. Cusco holds me near its heart, from my fortress, wars did start. What am I?
(Sacsayhuamán)

I hold thousands, row on row, where the ancient Peruvians go. A city of the dead, quite grand, the Moche built me in the sand. What am I?
(Chan Chan)

Culture & Festivals
I dance with scissors, quick and bright, a highland show of skill and might. What dance am I?
(Danza de las Tijeras – Scissors Dance)

I wear a hat with colors bright, my music plays from day to night. I’m a festival full of glee, in Puno you will see me. What am I?
(Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria)

I am a famous Peruvian tune, played on pipes beneath the moon. You hear me in the Andes high; my melody makes spirits fly. What instrument am I?
(Pan flute)

I am a colorful fabric, woven with care, made by Quechua people with love to wear. What am I?
(Aguayo – traditional Peruvian textile)

I am a sport played with a small black ball, using hands, hips, and sometimes all! The Moche played me in days of old, my courts are found where their stories are told. What game am I?
(Mesoamerican ballgame – possibly played by ancient Peruvians)

Food & Drinks
I am a raw fish dish, so fresh and bright, marinated in citrus—what a delight! What Peruvian food am I?
(Ceviche)

Made from purple corn, cool and sweet, in Peru, I’m a favorite treat. What drink am I?
(Chicha Morada)

Potatoes, chicken, creamy and bold, I’m a Peruvian dish worth gold. What am I?
(Aji de Gallina)

Spicy, tangy, yellow delight, I’m Peru’s sauce, a tasty bite! What am I?
(Huancaína sauce)

I’m a drink with a foamy top, Pisco, lime, and sugar drop. What am I?
(Pisco Sour)

I’m a dish of layers, bright and tall, potatoes stacked with flavors all. What am I?
(Causa Rellena)

From the Andes, I hop around, but on a plate, I’m famous town to town. What animal am I?
(Cuy – guinea pig)

Miscellaneous
My currency shares my name with a big cat, though I don’t purr or chase a rat. What am I?
(Sol – Peruvian currency, named after the sun)

I’m a capital city, big and grand, by the ocean, on the sand. What city am I?
(Lima)

I’m the national bird, my feathers bright; in Andean forests, I take flight. What bird am I?
(Andean Cock-of-the-Rock)

I am a spicy, yellow delight, made from peppers, bold and bright. What am I?
(Ají amarillo – yellow chili pepper)

I’m a breed of dog, hairless and rare, in Peru, you’ll find me there. What am I?
(Peruvian Hairless Dog)

I am a large statue, standing tall, greeting visitors, seen by all. I’m in Lima, by the sea, a place where lovers come to be. What am I?
(El Beso – The Kiss statue in Parque del Amor)

I am a great highway from ancient times, built by Incas with steep climbs. What road am I?
(Qhapaq Ñan – Inca Road System)

I am a market, colorful and bright, selling crafts and textiles right. In Cusco, I am a must-see, a place of trade and artistry. What am I?
(Pisac Market)