TOUR TO THE SALINAS LAGOON AND NATIONAL RESERVE IN AREQUIPA

Departure in the morning at 6:30 am from your hotel in tourist transport. This lagoon is located at 4300 m. above sea level between the between the Misti, Ubinas and Pichupichu volcanoes. The salinas...

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Departure in the morning at 6:30 am from your hotel in tourist transport. This lagoon is located at 4300 m. above sea level between the between the Misti, Ubinas and Pichupichu volcanoes. The salinas lagoon is located within the national reserve of Aguada reserve of Aguada Blanca and Salinas and is therefore a protected area. Ubinas is a volcano that in recent years has is a volcano that in recent years is in a process of moderate eruption.

Throughout the year we can see vicuñas (one of the species of South American camelids) and sometimes llamas and alpacas. and alpacas. We can also observe the vizcacha (Andean rabbit) and if we are lucky we can see some foxes. and if we are lucky we can see some Andean foxes. we can also observe a plant that only grows at an altitude of more than 4000 meters. at more than 4000 meters above sea level called yareta (azorella compacta).

Here we can see the three different species of flamingos, depending on the season of visit. We will visit similar to Uyuni, and at certain times of the year we can observe impressive water mirrors. water mirrors. This visit is amazing for the view and to have a pure contact with nature. Then we will visit the town of salt drums where we will be able to observe the artisanal exploitation of salt. Later we will visit the mini volcano of Lojen, where you can optionally enjoy the thermal baths.

thermal baths.

On the way back we will stop for lunch in a village near Lojen and then we will return to the center of the city.

return to the city center.

We return to the city at approximately 1:30 pm.

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