Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reservation

The reserve spans 366,936 hectares of high Andean plateaus with lakes, meadows, and four towering volcanoes including Misti and Ubinas.

Established in 1979, the reserve received international recognition when Lake Salinas and Lake Del Indio became designated Ramsar sites in 2003.

Thirteen peasant communities and over 100 private smallholders maintain traditional agricultural practices within the reserve's boundaries.

The reserve functions as the primary water source for Arequipa, capturing precipitation through vegetation and storing it in lakes and meadows.

The protected area houses all four South American camelid species: llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos, alongside Andean flamingos and condors.

Location: Arequipa Department

Location: Moquegua Department

Operator: SERNANP

Website: http://sernanp.gob.pe/de-salinas-y-aguada-blanca

GPS coordinates: -16.10210,-71.21900

Latest update: May 11, 2025 07:20