Altiplano Lakes
At around 4500 m lakes are filled with bird life, although the flamingos perfer lower altitude lakes.
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Prior to the coming of the Spanish in the 16th century, northern Chile was under Inca rule while Araucanian Indians inhabited central and southern Chile; the latter were not completely subjugated until the early 1880s. Although Chile declared its ind... [read more]
Prior to the coming of the Spanish in the 16th century, northern Chile was under Inca rule while Araucanian Indians inhabited central and southern Chile; the latter were not completely subjugated until the early 1880s. Although Chile declared its ind... [read more] Blog: Atacama Desert
Date: April 4th 2007
The Atacama Desert in northern Chile is an experience of a lifetime. Not only it the driest desert on earth, receiving an average of 14 mm a year (although last year only 4 mm, which contrasts interestingly to the 4 m that Parque PumalÃn receives on the Aisén penisula down south), but it's packed full of amazing outdoor activities including geysers, hot springs, flamingo-filled lakes, salt ... read more
Date: April 4th 2007
The Atacama Desert in northern Chile is an experience of a lifetime. Not only it the driest desert on earth, receiving an average of 14 mm a year (although last year only 4 mm, which contrasts interestingly to the 4 m that Parque PumalÃn receives on the Aisén penisula down south), but it's packed full of amazing outdoor activities including geysers, hot springs, flamingo-filled lakes, salt ... read more
