Statues in Peru

Discover 6 unusual statues in Peru.

Paseo de la Cultura Mochica

This walk to the Pacific Ocean is surrounded by modern statues of Mochica Gods.

Paseo Yortuque

Stroll among dozens of statues depicting pre-Columbian kings, gods, and supernatural beings.

The statue of Francisco Pizarro in the Parque de la Muralla in Lima.

Francisco Pizarro Statue

A monument to the conquistador became increasingly controversial in the very city that he founded.

The bear as diplomat

Paddington Bear of Lima

The little bear in the "funny kind of hat" has made his way from London back to Peru.

Supposedly a carving of a human face.

Callahuanca, Peru

Marcahuasi Ruins

A mysterious pre-Incan ruin believed to have miraculous healing powers.

Mountain peaks rise from the horizon above Apachetas in the foreground

Apachetas of Chivay

Mystic Incan rock piles three miles above sea level.

Are we missing something unusual in Peru?