The Vicuña National Park of Pampas Galeras is located about 90 kilometers from the city of Nasca (598 meters, 1962 ft, above sea level), following a steep, winding road that leads high into the Andes to an elevation of 4200 meters, 13,780 ft, above sea level. This area is home to two South American camels, the vicuñas and guanacos, which can be seen running freely through the Andean plateau. Unlike their cousins, the llamas and alpacas, the vicuñas and guanacos are wild animals, as they have not been domesticated and have adapted to high altitudes where drought and freezing nights are the natural rules. The Vicuña Reserve of Pampas Galeras houses roughly 70% of vicuñas in the world, therefore a tour to Pampas Galeras guarantees any visitor a good experience with these wonderful Andean animals. In addition to these camels, one also can see the famous Andean rodent known by the locals as viscacha, as well as eagles, ducks and condors.

Location:
Nasca, Peru

National Park

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Traveler Reviews of Vicuña Reserve of Pampas Galeras

Pampas Galeras

This was an amazing experience - driving through a plane with vicunas visible all around (and often very close!). Beautiful animals

Anna Roque from USA on Apr 16, 2007