Peru topographic maps

Average elevation: 7,730 ft

Average elevation: 13,517 ft

Animals are also suspected to have immigrated to Machu Picchu as there were several bones found that were not native to the area. Most animal bones found were from llamas and alpacas. These animals naturally live at altitudes of 4,000 metres (13,000 ft) rather than the 2,400 metres (7,900 ft) elevation of…

Average elevation: 7,306 ft

Average elevation: 33 ft

Average elevation: 11,453 ft

Average elevation: 3,832 ft

Average elevation: 7,956 ft

Average elevation: 197 ft

The district of Chinchaypujio has a 2,000-metre (6,600 ft) altitude spread from south to north; hence, the district is home to multiple climate zones. In the south, the Apurímac River runs at 2,200-metre (7,200 ft) elevation where Banana Isla Maleño and other tropical fruit can be grown, in the north, the…

Average elevation: 11,824 ft

Average elevation: 1,509 ft

Average elevation: 5,151 ft

Average elevation: 5,095 ft

The valley, running generally west to east, is understood to include everything along the Urubamba River between the town and Inca ruins at Písac and Machu Picchu, 100 kilometres (62 mi) distant. The Sacred Valley has elevations above sea level along the river ranging from 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) at Pisac to…

Average elevation: 12,493 ft

Average elevation: 5,417 ft

Average elevation: 10,049 ft

Average elevation: 89 ft

Average elevation: 1,535 ft

Average elevation: 2,700 ft

Average elevation: 1,168 ft

Average elevation: 2,388 ft

Manu National Park covers an area of 1,716,295.22 hectares (17,162.95 km2) which comprises mountainous areas (traversed by creeks and valleys) with elevations close to 4000 m above sea level and a portion of the Amazon Basin plains.

Average elevation: 3,314 ft

Average elevation: 12,720 ft

Average elevation: 12,165 ft

Average elevation: 1,726 ft

Average elevation: 11,555 ft

Average elevation: 11,660 ft

Average elevation: 4,797 ft

Average elevation: 15,217 ft

Average elevation: 240 ft

The area preserves high elevation Andean grasslands and patches of forest. Some of the native tree species present in the area are the Andean alder and trees of the genus Polylepis.

Average elevation: 15,833 ft

Average elevation: 1,253 ft

Average elevation: 535 ft

Average elevation: 1,204 ft

Average elevation: 650 ft

The Amazonian Andes are constituted by the oriental flank of the Andes, covered originally by a dense Amazon vegetation. It spread from the cordillera spurs until reaching surprising altitudes where the forests have not been felled, in certain cases exceeding the 3 500 m.

Average elevation: 3,671 ft

Average elevation: 14,006 ft

Average elevation: 13,829 ft

Average elevation: 10,974 ft

Average elevation: 2,831 ft

Average elevation: 11,982 ft

Average elevation: 2,884 ft

Average elevation: 2,021 ft

Sacsayhuamán (/ˈsæksaɪˌwʌmən/ SACK-sy-wuh-mən; Spanish pronunciation: [saksajwaˈman]) or Saksaywaman (from Quechua Saksay waman pukara, pronounced [ˈsaksaj ˈwaman], lit. 'fortress of the royal falcon or hawk') is a citadel on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco, Peru, the historic capital…

Average elevation: 11,739 ft

Average elevation: 9,262 ft

The plain of Anta contains some of the best communal cultivated lands of the Department of Cusco. It is located about 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) above sea level and is used to cultivate mainly high altitude crops such as potatoes, tarwi (edible lupin), barley and quinoa.

Average elevation: 8,921 ft

Average elevation: 12,746 ft

Average elevation: 643 ft

Lake Titicaca has a surface elevation of 3,812 m (12,507 ft). The "highest navigable lake" claim is generally considered to refer to commercial craft. Numerous smaller bodies of water around the world are at higher elevations. For many years, the largest vessel afloat on the lake was the 2,200-ton (2,425 U.S.…

Average elevation: 12,697 ft

Average elevation: 10,814 ft

The Rímac River begins its journey on the western slope of the Andes mountain range at an altitude of approximately 5,508 mamsl in the Nevado Paca, touring the provinces of Lima and Huarochirí, both located in the department of Lima. Among the most important tributaries of the Rímac are the Santa Eulalia…

Average elevation: 9,117 ft

The Upper Amazon expedition (The Flying Expedition) included an Eastern European multi-axled articulated Land Rover for use on land, a float plane Papagaiu, for air support and reconnaissance, and the Peruvian Air Force offered a high elevation helicopter to reach the upper levels of the Chila mountain range…

Average elevation: 17,300 ft

Average elevation: 466 ft

Average elevation: 10,581 ft

Average elevation: 1,135 ft

Average elevation: 14,170 ft

Average elevation: 12,940 ft

Average elevation: 12,451 ft

Average elevation: 11,831 ft

Average elevation: 15,075 ft

Average elevation: 12,559 ft

Average elevation: 1,398 ft

Average elevation: 3,153 ft

Average elevation: 14,718 ft

Average elevation: 8,747 ft

Average elevation: 11,135 ft

Average elevation: 801 ft

Average elevation: 965 ft

Average elevation: 1,266 ft

Palcacocha is located at 9°23′49″S 77°22′47″W / 9.39694°S 77.37972°W / -9.39694; -77.37972 in the Ancash Region in Cordillera Blanca at an elevation of 4,566 m, just below the summits of Palcaraju (6,274 m) and Pucaranra (6,156 m). The lake is one of several lakes supplying the town Huaraz…

Average elevation: 15,935 ft

Average elevation: 1,850 ft

Average elevation: 12,257 ft

Average elevation: 12,336 ft

Average elevation: 11,270 ft

Average elevation: 11,568 ft

Average elevation: 1,608 ft

The Caraz District (Spanish: Distrito de Caraz) is one of 10 districts of the Huaylas Province in the Ancash Region of Peru. The capital of the district is Caraz. Its elevation is 2,285 m. In Caraz, the paved road comes from Pativilca.

Average elevation: 11,604 ft

Average elevation: 1,926 ft

Pantanos de Villa Wildlife Refuge consists of a series of brackish water lagoons and marshes. These wetlands are formed by the filtration and discharge of water from the Ate-Surco-Chorrillos irrigation canal (which branches off from the Rimac River) and other underground canals. Elevational range inside the…

Average elevation: 36 ft

Salcantay, Salkantay or Sallqantay (in Quechua) is the highest peak in the Vilcabamba mountain range, part of the Peruvian Andes. It is located in the Cusco Region, about 60 km (40 mi) west-northwest of the city of Cusco. It is the 38th-highest peak in the Andes and the twelfth-highest in Peru. However, as a…

Average elevation: 17,277 ft

Average elevation: 12,126 ft

Average elevation: 15,991 ft

Average elevation: 410 ft

Average elevation: 4,337 ft

Average elevation: 11,424 ft

Average elevation: 1,414 ft

Average elevation: 13,970 ft

Average elevation: 11,247 ft

Average elevation: 12,940 ft

Average elevation: 14,104 ft

Average elevation: 11,975 ft

Average elevation: 14,590 ft

Average elevation: 6,322 ft

Average elevation: 12,461 ft

Average elevation: 8,189 ft

Average elevation: 879 ft

Average elevation: 66 ft

Average elevation: 2,014 ft

Average elevation: 240 ft

Average elevation: 6,096 ft

Average elevation: 12,904 ft