Alpacas Lake Chungara and Parinacota Volcano Chile

by James Brunker

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Alpacas Lake Chungara and Parinacota Volcano Chile

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James Brunker

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Alpacas (Vicugna pacos) graze on the shore of Lake Chungara in Lauca National Park in the far north of Chile. They are one of South America's domestic camelids and kept mainly for their wool, which is soft and of a very high quality. They are common throughout the Andes and in high altitude regions where agriculture is difficult are often the mainstay of the rural economy and herds can be huge.

In the background is the perfect cone of Parinacota volcano (6330m / 20,765ft), said to be the highest symmetrical conical volcano in the world. Lake Chungara was formed by a lava dam during an eruption. At 4,517m /14,820ft it is one of the highest lakes in South America and covers approx 21.5 square km / 8.3 sq miles. The Park is also part of the Lauca Biosphere Reserve, recognised by UNESCO in 1981.

Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or publication in any form without written permission strictly prohibited.

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November 15th, 2019

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