Alpaca Drinking from the Edge of Lake Chungará
The alpaca belong to local residents, and herds can be identified by different colored yarn tassels on their ears.
The alpaca belong to local residents, and herds can be identified by different colored yarn tassels on their ears.
The volcano and lake are the focal point of Lauca National Park.
Parinacota Volcano over Lake Chungará.
Parinacota (Chile) and Sajama (Boliva) are two of the highest peaks in the Andes. Sajama is the highest point in Bolivia (21,463 feet).
Llareta (mound of green) is an endemic plant that grows in the harsh high-altitude conditions. Some llareta are over 3,000 years old.
The road from Arica to the Bolivian border ascends more than 15,000 feet in just over 50 miles.
In the world’s driest desert there is a stunning contrast between valley floors and the surrounding desert.
The Azapa Valley olives are famous across Chile.
A view of the Azapa Valley and surrounding Atacama Desert.
The pre-cordillera with the Andes Mountains in the background.