Puna Rhea in Parque Nacional Lauca, Chile

Alto Andino Nature Tours, northern Chile
       
                Guiding birders, photographers, wildflower enthusiasts & naturalists since 1994

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Birding in Chile's extreme north

Naturalist guide service in the client's vehicle

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Emphasis on guide service
In Parque Nacional Lauca and northern Chile, guiding by Barbara Knapton.  Concentration is on wildlife with the special attractions being the Atacama Desert and altiplano reserves.  Tours are private.

Protected areas we visit
1)  Biosphere Reserve Parque Nacional Lauca
2)  Parque Nacional Volcán Isluga
3)  Reserva Nacional Las Vicuñas
4)  Reserva Nacional Pampa del Tamarugal
5)  Ramsar Site 873: Natural Monument Salar de Surire 
6)  Ramsar Sire 874: Salar de Huasco
7)  Reserva Natural Municipal Desembocadura del Río Lluta
8)  Monumento Natural Quebrada de Cardones

Plus: Arica, Putre, Iquique, Atacama Desert oases,
Atacama fishing villages & seacoasts

New:  Andean Desert Gardening & Village Life Blog

 Agencies:  add a birding or naturalist guide to your Lauca Park itineraries, please inquire. 

 Lagunas Cotacotani, Parque Nacional Lauca, Chiel 
Azorella compacta near Lagunas Cotacotani, PN Lauca
© B Knapton.   Lagunas Cotacotani in Parque Nacional Lauca, a seldom visited but excellent birding area in the park.  Below, Cotacotani has some of the most extensive spreads of Llareta, or Azorella compacta in Chile.  Family Umbelliferae or Apiaceae.   
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