Peru is a country in western South America. It is bordered by Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile and to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean. Peru is a diverse country, with habitats ranging from the arid plains of the Pacific coastal region in the west, to the peaks of the Andes mountains extending from the north to the southeast of the country, to the tropical Amazon basin rainforest in the east with the Amazon River. Peru has a population of over 32 million, is the third largest country in South America.
Manu National Park
In the Amazon
Is a national park and biosphere reserve located in the regions of Madre de Dios and Cusco in Peru. It protects a diverse number of ecosystems including lowland rainforests, cloud forests and Andean grasslands.
Alpamayo
Mountain peak
Alpamayo or Shuyturaju is one of the most conspicuous peaks in the Cordillera Blanca of the Peruvian Andes. Alpamayo Creek originates northwest of it.
Paracas National Reserve
Protected Area
Is located in the region of Ica, Peru and protects desert and marine ecosystems for their conservation and sustainable use.
Chachani
Volcanic complex
It consists of several lava domes and individual volcanoes such as Nocarane, along with lava shields such as the Airport Domes. Underneath Chachani lies a caldera.
