Altiplano

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Altiplano (257)

Coordinates: 16° 2′ 46″ S, 71° 24′ 10″ W

The Altiplano is dominated by massive active volcanoes of the Central Volcanic Zone. Its height averages about 3,300 m and its climate is cool and semi-arid to arid.

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Main species

Alpaca (Vicugna pacos)
Guanaco (Lama guanicoe)
Lama (Lama glama)
Vicugna (Vicugna vicugna)

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Pictures taken with a Canon EOS1-Ds Mark III

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