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zimorodek: Church in Parinacota, in high Andes, Northern Chile.
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zimorodek: Parinacota village at elevation 4,400 metres (14,400 ft), High Andes, Northern Chile.
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zimorodek: Bell tower of the church in Parinacota, high Andes, Northern Chile.
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zimorodek: Parinacota church - a sculpture made of red stone on the wall surrounding the courtyard of the church, High Andes, Northern Chile.
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zimorodek: Parinacota church - main door and the courtyard (atrium) in front, High Andes, Northern Chile.
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zimorodek: A figure of bishop on the wall surrounding the church in Parinacota, Northern Chile.
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zimorodek: A wall surrounding Parinacota church and the bell tower, high Andes, Northern Chile.
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zimorodek: Vicuñas (Vicugna vicugna). High Andes, northern Chile.
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zimorodek: Green plant Yareta (or llareta) - please read below interesting facts about the plant.
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zimorodek: A closer view of yareta. Please, read more about yareta in the description of previous photo.
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zimorodek: An informative sign at a small nature preserve.
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zimorodek: A bog typical for high Andes with one of its inhabitants: viscacha which is the size of a large rabbit.
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zimorodek: Highway 11, Ruta del Desierto.
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zimorodek: Ruta del Desierto.
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zimorodek: General view of the village Putre at altitude 3500 m, Andes, Northern Chile.
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zimorodek: Church in Putre, Andes, Northern Chile.
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zimorodek: A roadside small chapel in Putre, Andes, Northern Chile.
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zimorodek: Putre is a capital of the Parinacota Province.
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zimorodek: A pea family plant from high altitude in Andes. If you know the name, please, let me know.
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zimorodek: Sunset in Putre, High Andes, Chile.
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zimorodek: Hotel Quantati in Putre - a very nice place to stay.
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zimorodek: All participants (except me) and our two excellent guides at "Field Guides" tour Chile 2013.
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zimorodek: Volcanos Pomerape (left; 6240 m) and Parinacota (right; 6330 m). High Andes, northern Chile.
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zimorodek: At high altitude, over 4000 m, bogs and lakes were common. High Andes, northern Chile.
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zimorodek: Volcanoes Pomerape and Parinacota. Flamingos in foreground.
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zimorodek: Alpacas were common animals on high pastures in Andes
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zimorodek: Alpaka and volcanoes Parinacota and Pomerape; Parque Nacional Lauca; High Andes, northern Chile, South America.
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zimorodek: Alpacas were tagged by colorful yarn tied to their fur.
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zimorodek: Nest of Giant Coot on lake Chungara in Lauca National Park.
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zimorodek: "Field Guides" birding trip. Lunch at Lake Chungara, Chile. Altitude 15,000 ft = 4572 m.