The Atacama Desert is another tourist attraction site due to its climate and its altitude. In this high altitude habitat of salt deposits and wetlands, tourists encounter a unique flora and fauna ...

The Atacama Desert is another tourist attraction site due to its climate and its altitude. In this high altitude habitat of salt deposits and wetlands, tourists encounter a unique flora and fauna, especially the Flamingo National Reserve that is divided into 7 areas. The most abundant plants found in its flora are:  llareta, paja brava, cachiyuyo, etc. In the fauna, the most outstanding animals found are: flamingoes, vicuñas, culpeo fox, vizcacha, and more. It is highly recommended that you bring binoculars for a better view.

Recommended Sites:

1. Chaxa Lagoon: In this Natural Reserve you can see four types of Parinas or Flamencos.
2. Meñiques Lagoon: The Horned Coot (Tagua Cornuda) nests every year in this area.
3. Puriguatin: Here you can see an old (ancient) cactus forest.