Maria Jiray Falls

Maria Jiray
Interactive map of Maria Jiray
LocationAncash Region, Peru
TypeTiered / Man-made
Total height300 m (980 ft)

María Jiray is a man-made waterfall located at 3400 meters above sea level, near the town of Acopalca, in the Peruvian region of Ancash.[1][2] It has an approximate height of 300 meters and is the byproduct of an aqueduct for a nearby hydroelectric plant, as water in excess is diverted to the creek where the waterfall is located.[1] It is a local attraction for trekkers, along with remnants of Andean forests.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Catarata Maria Jiray". Inventario Turístico del Perú (in Spanish). MINCETUR. Archived from the original on 18 December 2018. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  2. ↑ "Catarata María Jiray". Turismoi.pe Tu destino es viajar (in Spanish). Retrieved 2015-12-17.

9°20′26″S 77°12′14″W / 9.34058°S 77.20386°W / -9.34058; -77.20386