Bodies of Water of Peru

Peru is home to a multitude of diverse bodies of water, such as rivers, lakes, lagoons, gulfs, and bays. These waterways play a vital role in sustaining ecosystems and supporting livelihoods, agriculture, and tourism in this geographically rich and diverse country.

Located on the western coast of South America, Peru is one of the world's most biologically diverse countries. Its biodiversity can be organized into four main biomes. Geographically, Peru is traditionally described in terms of three broad longitudinal regions: the Costa, the Sierra, and the Amazonia.