Caplina River

The Caplina is a river in the Tacna region of southern Peru that flows from the Andes toward the Pacific Ocean. It passes through dry terrain and picks up smaller tributaries along the way before approaching the coast.

The river system served as a vital water source for settlements and agriculture in this arid southern area since pre-colonial times. Management and use of its waters shaped the region's development across centuries.

Local farmers in the Tacna region maintain traditional irrigation methods along the Caplina River, passing down water management knowledge through generations.

The river is accessible from several agricultural areas and settlements scattered along its course. The best time to visit is during wetter months when water flow is stronger.

Large sections of the river disappear underground and reappear elsewhere at the surface. This underground river system makes the landscape distinctive and influences where people can access water.

GPS coordinates: -17.90534,-70.16366

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:46