Peru’s Major Natural Resources: Minerals, Fish, Agriculture, Energy & Tourism

Peru’s wealth lies in diverse resources:

• Minerals: Copper, gold, silver, zinc, lead, molybdenum—top global producer.
• Fisheries: Humboldt Current makes Peru a leading fishmeal/exporter (anchoveta).
• Agriculture: Potatoes (3,000+ varieties), corn, quinoa, coffee, cacao, asparagus, grapes.
• Hydrocarbons: Oil & gas in Amazon basin and offshore; net exporter.
• Tourism: Machu Picchu, Nazca Lines, colonial Lima—UNESCO sites drive growth.
• Hydropower: Andes rivers supply ~60% of electricity.

This mix fuels export revenue and domestic development.