Pampa del Tamarugal National Reserve, National reserve in Tarapacá Region, Chile.
The reserve spans 128,763 hectares across four distinct zones in the Tarapacá Region, featuring extensive plantations with one million native trees.
Established on December 18, 1987, this reserve protects native species and includes remnants from the Pacific War and former saltpetre mining activities.
The Pintados geoglyphs within the reserve display over 350 ancient figures carved into hillsides, representing humans, animals, and geometric patterns.
The administrative sector provides five equipped sites with barbecue areas, tables, electricity, water, bathrooms, and shower facilities for visitors.
The reserve contains puquios in the Salar de Llamara, specialized water formations that support distinct biological communities in this desert environment.
Location: Tamarugal Province
Inception: 1987
GPS coordinates: -20.47220,-69.67330
Latest update: March 11, 2025 08:09
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