The valleys of the Peruvian coast extend from Ecuador to Chile through the entire coastline that borders the Pacific Ocean. Most of these valleys are areas populated by inhabitants that form small cities to give way to agriculture, which is the main source of income for these settlers.
The soil of the Peruvian coast, despite being arid and having abundant humidity, is characterized by being one of the most productive soils in the country due to its plains and the availability of water.
Thanks to the irrigation process and the mild climate of most of the coastal valleys, the inhabitants have the possibility of producing two crops a year and thus being able to export them to other countries.
Characteristics of the valleys of Peru
The valleys of Peru are characterized by belonging to three types of zones with different climates:
-First, the northern coastal area where the valleys farthest from the seashore are, such as the Piura, Tumbes and Lambayeque valleys. Its climate is more or less warm.
-Second, the central or middle coastal zone where the most extensive valleys are located such as the Rímac, Fortaleza and Lurín valley. It is characterized by its fairly arid (dry) climate and low rainfall.
-Finally, the southern coastal area where the narrowest valleys are, such as the Arequipa, Moquegua and Tacna valley. Here there is a less humid climate but with much more sun than the other areas.
One of the most populated valleys is the Rímac Valley, since it is located in the capital of Peru, Lima.
The 53 valleys of the Peruvian coast
Chira Valley
San Lorenzo Valley
Chancay Valley
Lambayeque Valley
Chili Valley
Rímac Valley
Ica Valley
Chincha Valley
Pisco Valley
Alto Piura Valley
Osmos Valley
Motupe Valley
Nepeña Valley
Casma Valley
Huarmey Valley
Lurín Valley
Chilca Valley
Mala Valley
Palpa Valley
Nazca Valley
Acarí Valley
Yauca Valley
Tambo Valley
Locumba Valley
Sama Valley
Tacna Valley
Cañete Valley
Santa Lacramarca Valley
Moche Valley
Jequetepeque Valley
Chicama Valley
La Leche Valley
Chao Valley
Virú Valley
Squeaky Valley
Arequipa Valley
Zaña Valley
big Valley
Fortress Valley
Pativilca Valley
Supe Valley
Huaura Valley
Mantaro Valley
Chancamayo Valley
Zarumilla Valley
Moquegua Valley
Ocoña Valley
Majes Valley
Camaná Valley
Topara Valley
Vitor Valley
Osmore Valley
Caplina Valley
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