Altiplano - Wikipedia
The Altiplano is an area of inland drainage lying in the central Andes, occupying parts of northern Chile, western Bolivia, southern Peru and northwest Argentina. Its height averages about 3,750 meters (12,300 feet), [3] slightly less than that of the Tibetan Plateau.
Geography of Bolivia - Wikipedia
Topographic map of Bolivia showing (east to west) plains of Amazon Basin in green, Sub-Andean Zone in red, Eastern Cordillera in white, Altiplano in gray, and Western Cordillera in white, with Lake Titicaca in blue along the northwest border. The geography of Bolivia includes the Eastern Andes Mountain Range (also called the Cordillera Oriental ...
Altiplano | Map, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, & Facts | Britannica
The Altiplano originates northwest of Lake Titicaca in southern Peru and extends about 600 miles (965 km) southeast to the southwestern corner of Bolivia. It is a series of intermontane basins lying at about 12,000 feet (3,650 metres) above sea level.
Where And What Is The Altiplano? - WorldAtlas
Aug 1, 2017 · The Altiplano is a high-elevation plateau, or plain, that stretches across large parts of southern Peru and western Bolivia and has small areas in Chile and Argentina. It is the widest part of the Andes mountain range and consists of several mountain basins that …
Bolivia - Altiplano | Encyclopedia.com
May 17, 2018 · Starting in the region of Lake Titicaca, the altiplano extends southward in an opening between two branches of the southern Andes, at an average altitude of about 12,500 feet. Most of the area is Bolivian national territory and includes the cities of …
Things to do in the Bolivian Altiplano – All You Need to Know
Feb 5, 2024 · The Bolivian Altiplano is an ethereal world of colours and contours, of dramatic scenery and rugged horizons, of hardy wildlife and out of this world sunsets. This is the Bolivian Outback: that remote corner of the country that’s difficult to reach but totally impossible to forget.
Salar de Uyuni - Wikipedia
Salar de Uyuni is part of the Altiplano of Bolivia in South America. The Altiplano is a high plateau, which was formed during uplift of the Andes mountains. The plateau includes fresh and saltwater lakes as well as salt flats and is endorheic. [13]
Exploring the Bolivian Altiplano: A High-Altitude Adventure
The Bolivian Altiplano is more than just its renowned landmarks. Every corner of this high-altitude desert hides natural treasures waiting to be discovered. Take the Desaguadero River, for example.
Travels in Geology: Sky-high adventure on Bolivia's Altiplano
Aug 16, 2017 · Nestled between two ranges of the rugged Andes Mountains, the Altiplano is a vast, windswept plateau that stretches more than 900 kilometers from southern Peru to northern Argentina. Most of this arid upland, which averages about 3,750 meters in elevation, sits in western Bolivia, where its surface is dotted with a series of stunning natural ...
Altiplano Road Trip | Bolivian Plateau | World In My Backpack
May 15, 2020 · Altiplano is a high altitude plateau that covers the divide between the eastern and western Andes Mountain, sitting at elevation of over 3700m and stretching for over 800km. Touted as one of the most incredible road trip in the world.