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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.