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The National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blancawas established
on August 9, 1979 through Law (D.S.) N 070-79-AA, located
in the departments of Arequipa, Caylloma and General Sánchez
Cerro. It has a surface of 366,936 hectares.
In this reserve there are lakes, volcanoes and high mountains
such as Misti (5821 m), Chachani (5075 m) and Pichupichu (5440
m). The reserve also counts on typical species such as the
Yareta (Azorella sp.) the queñual (Polylepis sp.) and
the keapo (Parastrephia lepidophyla), used by the population
as fuel.
In
this area live different types of mammals and birds for example:
the Taruca (Hippocamelus antisensis), the wolf (Pseudalopex
culpaeus) and the vicuna (Vicugna vicugna).
The most attractive places to observe the birds and flamingoes
are the Laguna de Salinas and Laguna del Indio. We can find
vicunas in Pampa Cañahuas and Tocra, and the Colca
canyon in the province of Caylloma.
The goals of this Reserve are to protect the wild flora and
fauna of the region.
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to National Reserves in Peru:
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