- The 5 main plateaus of Peru
- 1- Collao Plateau
- 2- Bombón Plateau
- 3- Galeras Plateau
- 4- Marcahuasi Plateau
- 5- Conococha Plateau
- Plateau differentiation according to their location
- Northern Andean plateaus
- Central and southern Andean plateaus
- References
The plateaus of Peru are Bombón, Collao, Parinacochas, Castrovirreyna, Marcahuasi, Lucanas, Andahuaylas, Antapongo, Galeras, La Quinua, Arrieros, Chumbivilcas, Anta, Pantiacocha, Conococha, Huayllay and Marcahuasi.
They are also called highlands or plateaus, and are surfaces that are found at considerable altitudes and have an almost flat terrain.
Many of these regions are considered nature reserves, while others are of unique historical importance because they were the cradle of important Aboriginal civilizations.
Among the great diversity of plateaus that exist in the world, those of Peru have the main characteristic of being located between mountains, most of them being located in the central sector of the Andes.
The 5 main plateaus of Peru
1- Collao Plateau
It is located at an average altitude of 3600 meters and in its central part is located Lake Titicaca.
In this region arose the Tiwanaku civilization, which was one of the first to plant potatoes and domesticate the llama, a typical animal of the Antiplano. The climate can be difficult for life as it is very dry in summer.
2- Bombón Plateau
It also receives the name of Meseta de Junín and is the second largest in Peru. It is a mainly livestock region where Lake Junín is located, nowadays very affected by pollution.
3- Galeras Plateau
The main attraction of this region is the National Reserve of Pampas Galeras, whose objective is to recover and conserve the vicuña, a native animal adapted to the rigors of the climate of this region.
4- Marcahuasi Plateau
It is a region of great tourist attraction, since people from all over the world come to see the stone formations, which seem chiseled by the hand of man. It is located eighty kilometers from the city of Lima.
The origin of these stone sculptures is still unknown, and the most visited are "The face of the Inca" and the "Monument to Humanity".
Esoteric qualities are attributed to him, the explanation of which is the energy of underground water currents.
5- Conococha Plateau
Popularly known for the lagoon of the same name and the presence of wetlands, which are swamps that are found at high altitude.
These wetlands are within the Andes Mountains and allow the creation of important ecosystems.
Plateau differentiation according to their location
Northern Andean plateaus
They are characterized by being of lower altitude, because they constitute the areas of greatest wear.
In addition, its climatic conditions determine higher humidity and the development of large grasslands. The most representative sample of these plateaus is Jalcas de Cutervo, located in Cajamarca.
Central and southern Andean plateaus
These plateaus have a higher altitude and almost all are located at more than four thousand meters.
As a consequence of this, the temperatures are low and the ichu and pomacho-type grasslands are the most abundant.
References
- Educational platform of digital resources, «Mesetas o Altiplanos», 2016. Retrieved on December 18, 2017 from Cienciageografica.carpetapedagogica.com
- «This is my saw, this is my Peru», 2016. Retrieved on December 18, 2017 from elpopular.pe
- Geography of Peru. Retrieved on December 18, 2017 from peruinformation.org