Maranon Canyon
CountryPeru
Depth3,000 m
LengthVarious
TypeRiver canyon
About Maranon Canyon
The Grand Canyon of South America. The Maranon River, a major Amazon tributary, carved it. Up to 3,000 m deep. One of the last great free-flowing rivers in the Amazon system. Threatened by proposed dams. The river drops through the Andes in spectacular fashion.
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