Born in Lima in 1983, she learned to swim at the age of three, was bodyboarding by age five, and winning local contests against the boys by age 12. Mulánovich didn’t accidentally fall into surfing stardom. Peruvian and world champion surfer, Sofía Mulánovich, 2007. But if you’re dialed into that universe - as an athlete or spectator - you may very well know of Sofía Mulánovich, who won her first ISA World Surfing Games Gold back in 2004, becoming the first surfer (male or female) from Latin America to win a world title. Here are just seven of the many that have emerged from Peru worth taking a look at: Sofía Mulánovich | Surfer, World ChampionĪdmittedly, professional surfing is something of a world unto itself. But, of course, these images don’t capture the country’s diverse culture and rich (even ancient) history, or the great contributions Peru and Peruvians have made to the wider world. When you mention Peru to someone - anyone – they may conjure an image of Machu Picchu, the soaring Andes or the steaming Amazon Rainforest. So while a far more complete list is far more comprehensive, here are 7 cool Peruvian icons to get you thinking about all the rest! By Robert Brodey | Outpost Travel Media The lands of Peru have been occupied for thousands of years - the country is one of the cradles of civilization.
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