We go to the heights, where the plates of Nazca and Sudamericana converge, forming La Meseta del Collao, fed by the melting of the Andes, thus sprouting the geysers, hot springs, salt flats and highland lagoons with beautiful views of the majestic volcanoes of this exotic region.
We speak of the Andean Altiplano, also known as the Collao Plateau, the great physiographic region of South America, formed by the clash of the Nazca and South American plates, and which is situated between the Cordillera Real (mountain range), Los Andes and the Desierto de Atacama, shared by Chile, Bolivia, Peru and Argentina.
Millenarian civilizations were born in this place, like the Tiahuanaco and the Pucará, under the protection of the Andean gods of sharp teeth, white, shining before the golden sun.
We speak of the Andean Altiplano, also known as the Collao Plateau, the great physiographic region of South America, formed by the clash of the Nazca and South American plates, and which is situated between the Cordillera Real (mountain range), Los Andes and the Desierto de Atacama, shared by Chile, Bolivia, Peru and Argentina.
Millenarian civilizations were born in this place, like the Tiahuanaco and the Pucará, under the protection of the Andean gods of sharp teeth, white, shining before the golden sun.
These civilizations managed to use the plants for agricultural use, as is the case of potatoes and the domestication of animals such as llamas. It is a unique region in the continent due to its harsh geographical conditions due to its altitude and its aridity, occupying an area of over 100,000 square kilometers.
The western sector of the Collao Plateau is composed of a depression that has been filled by sediments from the Quaternary and Tertiary periods, presenting a very flat topography. This sector is called the salt region. It is very poor in resources, almost desert and hardly people live in its surroundings.
Although the altiplano is located in an intertropical latitude, its climatology is far from being hot. Due to its altitude, the climate is temperate cold, with a sudden change in temperature between day and night, as it usually happens in desert areas. As it is logical seeing the characteristics, the precipitations shine by his absence, between 650 mm and 250 mm to the year.
The western sector of the Collao Plateau is composed of a depression that has been filled by sediments from the Quaternary and Tertiary periods, presenting a very flat topography. This sector is called the salt region. It is very poor in resources, almost desert and hardly people live in its surroundings.
Although the altiplano is located in an intertropical latitude, its climatology is far from being hot. Due to its altitude, the climate is temperate cold, with a sudden change in temperature between day and night, as it usually happens in desert areas. As it is logical seeing the characteristics, the precipitations shine by his absence, between 650 mm and 250 mm to the year.
However, if we stick to the hydrographic point of view, we will see how the Collao Plateau is a closed basin, with its waters flowing into inland lakes. The most famous of these is Lake Titicaca, although Lake Poopó or Lake Chungara with Parinacota volcano are equally impressive, observing it with imposing arrogance.
We will have the opportunity to get close to some of its spectacular national parks, highlighting for example the Volcán Isluga National Park and Lauca National Park (Chile).
We will enjoy, sitting or on foot, with the snow-capped summits of the volcanoes that govern the plateau: Parinacota, Llullaillaco and Socompa among others. In addition, these places contain deposits of sulfur and borax, essential for the economy of its inhabitants.
The activities to be carried out in this place are numerous, with trekking being one of its biggest claims. Many companies offer their services to, with the help of a jeep, make a photographic safari discovering the wonders that the highlands treasure or if we prefer, we can choose a tour that will take us to know first hand the benefits of local wine.
We will have the opportunity to get close to some of its spectacular national parks, highlighting for example the Volcán Isluga National Park and Lauca National Park (Chile).
We will enjoy, sitting or on foot, with the snow-capped summits of the volcanoes that govern the plateau: Parinacota, Llullaillaco and Socompa among others. In addition, these places contain deposits of sulfur and borax, essential for the economy of its inhabitants.
The activities to be carried out in this place are numerous, with trekking being one of its biggest claims. Many companies offer their services to, with the help of a jeep, make a photographic safari discovering the wonders that the highlands treasure or if we prefer, we can choose a tour that will take us to know first hand the benefits of local wine.
TRAVEL PACKAGES
Only Custom Trip available being an expedition, this trip requires high performance and physical preparation, as well as high mountain experience.
Custom trip request to: cristian@baumanntravels.com