Tres Hermanas Falls facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tres Hermanas Falls |
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 Location in Peru
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| Location | Otishi National Park, Junín Region, Peru |
| Coordinates | 11°58′41″S 73°38′53″W / 11.9781°S 73.6481°W |
| Type | Tiered |
| Total height | 914 m / 2999 ft |
| Number of drops | 3 |
| World height ranking | 3 |
Tres Hermanas Falls, which means "Three Sisters Falls" in Spanish, is an amazing natural wonder. It is one of the tallest waterfalls on Earth! This incredible waterfall drops about 914 meters (that's almost 3,000 feet) down a mountainside.
You can find Tres Hermanas Falls in Peru, a country in South America. It is located deep inside Otishi National Park. This park is in the Junín region of Peru, near a river called the Cutivireni River.
What Makes Tres Hermanas Falls Special?
Tres Hermanas Falls is known as a "tiered" waterfall. This means it doesn't just fall in one big drop. Instead, it has three main sections or steps, like a giant staircase for water! The water flows down each of these sections, making it a truly unique sight.
Its Home in the Mountains
The waterfall is surrounded by a special kind of forest called a montane forest. "Montane" means it's a forest found in mountainous areas. These forests are often very green and full of different plants and animals. The area around Tres Hermanas Falls is a protected national park. This helps keep the beautiful nature safe for everyone.
See also
In Spanish: Cataratas las Tres Hermanas para niños
