Reserva provincial Laguna Brava, Protected area in La Rioja Province, Argentina.
The reserve encompasses 405,000 hectares of high-altitude terrain with saline lagoons, situated between 2,500 and 4,500 meters above sea level.
The area contains ancient Inca transit routes through the Andes, with stone shelters built between 1863 and 1874 for cattle drivers crossing to Chile.
Archaeological findings within the reserve include Inca ceremonial platforms and utility structures, including one at the summit of Volcan Veladero at 6,436 meters.
Access to the reserve requires accompaniment by an authorized guide or travel agency, with entry permitted between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
The main lagoon stretches 17 kilometers in length and provides habitat for two species of flamingos that migrate between Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.
Location: La Rioja Province
GPS coordinates: -28.40000,-69.08333
Latest update: May 10, 2025 23:38
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