Vilacota Maure Regional Conservation Area

The conservation area spans 124,313 hectares across the provinces of Tacna, Tarata, and Candarave, featuring valleys, volcanoes, and peaks reaching 5,700 meters.

The Regional Conservation Area was established on August 27, 2009, through Supreme Decree 015/2009-MINAM to protect the Maure River basin and Vilacota lagoon.

Local communities maintain traditional camelid herding practices throughout the area, managing native species adapted to the high-altitude environment.

Visitors can reach the conservation area from Tacna city via a three-and-a-half-hour vehicle journey through the Andean highlands.

The Valley of Geysers contains 85 thermal springs, including the Blue Lagoon, where water temperatures reach up to 80 degrees Celsius.

Location: Tacna Department

Operator: Gobierno Regional de Tacna

GPS coordinates: -17.33069,-69.90503

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15