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Mantaro River
The Mantaro is an Andean river in central Peru. Its winding course eventually joins the Apurímac to form the Ene, contributing to the Ucayali–Amazon system.
Fast Facts
- The river is associated with the Lake Junín headwater area and the central Peruvian highlands.
- It passes through high valleys and deep gorges before its confluence with the Apurímac.
- Downstream, Ene and Perené form the Tambo; Tambo and Urubamba form the Ucayali.
Connected lessons
- Mantaro RiverMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- AmazonRelated places
- Apurímac RiverRelated places
- Amazon BasinRelated places
- AndesRelated places