It is by now common knowledge that Peru is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of tourist resources, not just because of the priceless archaelogical remains that abound in our country, but also because of its share of the Amazon River basin.

This zone, known as "Amazonia", is considered the lung of our planet, and the Peruvian part is considered to be one of the parts of the jungle best preserved in its "virgin" state.

This unspoilt state and its location in the tropics, makes the Peruvian Amazonia particularly biodiverse, holding as it does over 70% of the living species of the planet. This infinity of species of flora and fauna, many of which are not found anywhere else, live together in totally unique diversity in the Peruvian Amazonia.
The natural riches of our country, which is also an important natural resource for humankind, is only known to a few scientists and, obviously, much less by those of us simply curious about our environment.

For this reason we've put together the contents of this web site about the Natural World of Peru, which we are pleased to offer to you, our visitors.
Not only have we put information about nature at your disposal, but also supporting illustrations, and information about specialized tourism, such as Photo Safaris, Birdwatching, Orchids, General Botany, Insects, Anthropology , Waterfalls, Invertebrates etc.

Nature and Landscapes

Protected Natural Areas
To date, Peru features a total of 57 natural areas or conservation units, covering approximately 13% 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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