There is an innate kindness that lives here, for the underlying spirit of Peruvians originates from the Quechuan concept of Pacha Mama (Mother Earth). All three ecosystems are revered, comprising of her coast (costa), jagged mountaintops (tierra) and dense jungle (selva). Imagine: one valley in the Andes alone produces over 300 varieties of potatoes out of 4000 worldwide. Think about that.