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\nThe Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve is o<\/strong><\/span>ne of the most important natural attractions of the city of Arequipa. <\/strong><\/span>This attraction, next to the Colca Valley<\/a>, are the two most impressive ecosystems in the region.<\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve<\/h5>\n
The Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve was established in 1979 as a place for the protection of vicu\u00f1as,<\/a> but today it also represents the main water reserve of the city of Arequipa and surroundings.<\/p>\n
The reserve is distinguished by the presence of the majestic volcanoes Ubinas, Pichupichu, Misti and Chachani on the southwest part, and by the snow-capped Chuccura and Huarancante on the north side and\u00a0 has an area of 366,936 hectares. And an altitude\u00a0 between 3500 and 6000 meters.<\/p>\n
The high Andean plains, dotted with beautiful lagoons and wetlands, complete the icy landscape of most of the territory inhabited mainly by South American camelids and by a large number of terrestrial and aquatic birds.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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Objetive<\/h5>\n
Protect habitats that offer optimal conditions for the development of populations of vicu\u00f1a, taruca, common parihuana, Andean parihuana and James parihuana. Protect forests from que\u00f1ual.<\/p>\n
Fauna\/Flora<\/h5>\n
The vertebrates are represented by 207 species, of which 37 are mammals and 158 birds. Also the presence of 5 species of reptiles, 4 amphibians and 3 fish has also been reported. The herbivores characteristic of the fauna are the camelids of South America: Llama, alpaca, vicu\u00f1a and guanaco.<\/p>\n
Also here you will find the Tarucas, viscachas, puma, the andean cat, the andean fox, etc.\u00a0 Among the resident birds we have\u00a0 the Andean huallata or goose, the mountain duck and the flamingos or parihuanas.<\/p>\n
And talking about the flora of the Reserve, you will find about\u00a0 358 species of plants.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve has a good network of roads that allow access to much of the protected natural area.<\/p>\n
An ideal and easy way to observe part of the Natural Reserve (Pampa ca\u00f1ahuas area) is during the 2 days excursion to the Colca canyon.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
There are also other excursions to the Reserve such as a visit to the Salinas lagoon, the Mauca rock formations or visit to Pillones and Puru\u00f1a in the area of Pampa Ca\u00f1ahuas, the cave paintings of Sumbay and more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Clima<\/h5>\n
The Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve\u00a0 has very low average temperatures ranging from 2\u00b0 to 8\u00b0 C. Extensive thermal fluctuations occur, both day and night, as well as between shade and sun exposure. It has annual precipitation averages of 200 to 600 mm, mainly from January to March, a period in which 65 per cent of the rains fall. Frost occurs almost all year round and can reach -20\u00b0C.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
All these characteristics, together with their capricious rock formations, their archaeological remains, the rich living culture of their present inhabitants and their easy accessibility, make it one of the most valuable protected natural areas of the country.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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The megadiversity of the reserve makes it one of the treasures of Arequipa region.<\/h5>\n
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