Cañón del Pato

#9 in Department of Ancash / #68 in Peru
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by Alberto Cafferata
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Cañón del Pato is a stunning canyon located in northern Peru, between the Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Negra mountain ranges. The canyon is carved by the Río Santa and is famous for its dramatic, narrow passageways and steep cliffs, which can reach heights of up to 1,000 meters. The area is also notable for the Cañón del Pato Hydroelectric Plant and the numerous tunnels and bridges along the road that traverses the canyon, making it a popular route for adventurous travelers and cyclists.


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