Vicuña Reserve of Pampas Galeras

Location:
Nazca, Peru

National Park

By Carlos

The Vicuña National Park of Pampas Galeras is located about 90 kilometers from the city of Nasca (598 m.a.s.l), following a steep/winding road that leads high into the Andes till an elevation of 4200 m.a.s.l. This area is home of two 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, 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 Geleras guarantee any visitor a good experience with these wonderful Andean camels.

In addition to these animals, one also can see the famous Andean rodent known by the locals as Viscacha, as well as eagles, ducks and Condors.

Traveler Reviews of Vicuña Reserve of Pampas Galeras

Pampas Galeras

Rating: 100%

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

By V!VA User from USA, Apr 16, 2007