Protected Natural Areas To date, Peru features a total of 62 natural areas or conservation units, covering approximately 14.04% of the country's territoryl. >>>More
Rivers & Canyons The beauty of Peru's rivers stems from the canyons which their waters have carved out over centuries, the plantlife which grows alongside and thevarieties of fauna found in their waters. All this makes them ideal spots for swimming, resting and adventure sports such as rafting. >>>More
Lakes & Lagoons Peru's geography is reflected in its thousands of lakes and lagoons, which,according to the environment, feature their own particular characteristics. >>>More
Waterfalls From the Andes down to the river, sea or lake into which Peru's rivers flow, the waters cascade down cliffs and mountainsides, forming spectacular waterfalls. Some of these lie near roads, while others take hours of hiking to reach amidst dense forest. >>>More
Flora & Fauna Peru's astounding variety of climates and eco-systems ranks the country amongst the world's top eight nations in terms of biodiversity, where one can find 84 of the 104 life zones existing around the planet. The country is home to more than 400 species of mammals, 300 reptiles, 1,700 birds and more than 50,000 plants registered to date. >>>More
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