| The lively and colorful people of Peru are known for their love for sports. Football is the national game and most popular sport in Peru, and the national football team of Peru is one of the finest in South America. Other popular sports in Peru include volleyball, basketball, tennis and golf. Among traditional sports bullfighting, horse racing and cockfighting are widely enjoyed in Lima and other major cities of Peru. Among adventure sports hiking, mountain biking and surfing are most popular in Peru.
Peruvian are passionate about sports and paint their faces in the red and white of the flag to show their love and support for national sport teams. Peru qualified in the FIFA World Cup in 1970, 1978 and 1982, reaching up to quarterfinals in 1970. Since 1982 the country couldn't qualify for FIFA, as it had to compete with top-ranking football teams such as Brazil and Argentina in World Cupqualifying rounds.
Bullfighting is second major sport in Peru after football. Lima, the capital of Peru, boasts the world-famous Plaza de Acho, the oldest bullring in the Americas, with a capacity to accommodate up to 14,000 spectators at a time. Usually held on Sunday or holidays, Bullfighting is truly an unforgettable spectacle in Lima. If you love horse racing, then El Clasico in Lima is a place to be in. Lima also offers world-class facilities for Tennis and Golf, especially in luxury resorts of Miraflores and Barranco. For adventure sports lovers, there are excellent beaches in and around Lima, offering perfect conditions for sailing, surfing and yachting. And if you're a true adventure lover, then how can you forget hiking the Inca Trail in Machu Picchu, Peru.
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