Atacama
The Flamenco’s reserve
This reserve is located in the province of Loa and it is composed of seven sectors placed in different parts of the commune of
San Pedro de Atacama. In the inner of the reservation there are different qualitites in terms of climate, topography,
hydrography, flora and fauna. In 1990 It was established places like Aguas Calientes, salt flats and lagoon of Tara, the
Zapaleri river, the valley of the moon, and Miñiques, Miscanti and Black laggons. The animals that inhabit this area are the
vicuna and the red fox and the flora is composed of the tola water and amaia.
With a climate that varies in each sector, there are
very different in the offshore areas that usually
5,200 m.s.n.m., the temperature is usually very low
throughout the year due to the permanent ice in the
mountains. The rainy season is concentrated from
December to March and it is often associated with
thunderstorms.
As a rule in a desert place with a noticed thermal
oscillation between day and night, it is advisable to
bring warm clothing. In summer time is more frequently
to have rainfalls than the rest of the year.
Some of the places are protected by the Atacama
community, and to preserver it they usually charge
entrance fees to visitors. The best way to visit every
place is to hire a tour due to the entrance ticket of the
protected sites is included. Visiting this area hiring a
tour is very recommended due to the long distances
from one sector to another.