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Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve

The Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve / Reserva Biológica Cordillera de Sama lies to the west of Tarija City in Tarija Department in the far south of the country. It covers 108,000 hectares and protects Central Andean puna, dry and semi-dry inter Andean valleys and forest habitats. Among its notable features are the altiplano lakes of the Tazjara basin (which is also a designated Ramsar Wetland Site) and the steep, forested valleys of the eastern slopes of the cordillera that often have impressive waterfalls in the rainy season and soon afterwards. The Reserve provides much of the water for the city of Tarija and also contains various archaeological sites, the best known of which is a well preserved section of Inca Trail. Both newer paved main road and old dirt road via the Cuesta de Sama that approach Tarija from the north pass through the Reserve where they cross the spectacular ridges and canyons of the northern part of the Cordillera de Sama.

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Old road to Tarija crossing altiplano above canyons in upper part of Cordillera de Sama below the Cuesta de Sama Pass, Bolivia
Old road to Tarija crossing altiplano above canyons in upper part of Cordillera de Sama below the Cuesta de Sama Pass, Bolivia
Old road to Tarija crossing altiplano above canyons in upper part of Cordillera de Sama below the Cuesta de Sama Pass, Bolivia
Old corrals and stone enclosures in upper part of Cordillera de Sama near the Cuesta de Sama, Bolivia
Old corrals and stone enclosures in upper part of Cordillera de Sama near the Cuesta de Sama, Bolivia
Crosses in memory of victims of fatal accidents at notorious accident blackspot on hairpin bend of old main road across Cordi...
Crosses in memory of victims of fatal accidents at notorious accident blackspot on hairpin bend of old main road across Cordi...
Crosses in memory of victims of fatal accidents at notorious accident blackspot on hairpin bend of old main road across Cordi...
Crosses in memory of victims of fatal accidents by roadside in upper part of Cordillera de Sama near the Cuesta de Sama Pass,...
Crosses in memory of victims of fatal accidents by roadside in upper part of Cordillera de Sama near the Cuesta de Sama Pass,...
Crosses in memory of victims of fatal accidents by roadside in upper part of Cordillera de Sama near the Cuesta de Sama Pass,...
Interlocking spurs in canyon in upper part of Cordillera de Sama near the Cuesta de Sama, Bolivia
Interlocking spurs in canyon in upper part of Cordillera de Sama near the Cuesta de Sama, Bolivia
Interlocking spurs in canyon in upper part of Cordillera de Sama near the Cuesta de Sama, Bolivia
View of canyons in upper part of Cordillera de Sama near the Cuesta de Sama, Bolivia
View of canyons in upper part of Cordillera de Sama near the Cuesta de Sama, Bolivia
Dandelion-like flowers on hillside in Cordillera de Sama near the Cuesta de Sama, Bolivia
View of canyons in upper part of Cordillera de Sama from the Cuesta de Sama Pass, Bolivia
View looking down Calderillas Valley towards Concepcion Valley, thunderstorm in distance, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reser...
View looking down Calderillas Valley towards Concepcion Valley, thunderstorm in distance, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reser...
View looking down Calderillas Valley towards Concepcion Valley, thunderstorm in distance, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reser...
View looking down Calderillas Valley towards Concepcion Valley, thunderstorm in distance, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reser...
View looking down Calderillas Valley towards Concepcion Valley, thunderstorm in distance, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reser...
Hiker descending section of Pre-Hispanic Inca Trail towards Calderillas Valley, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Hiker descending section of Pre-Hispanic Inca Trail towards Calderillas Valley, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Caiophora / Cajophora horrida flower on rocky hillside above Calderillas Valley, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Caiophora / Cajophora horrida flower on rocky hillside above Calderillas Valley, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Caiophora / Cajophora horrida flower next to section of Pre-Hispanic Inca Trail descending towards Calderillas Valley, Cordil...
Section of Pre-Hispanic Inca Trail descending towards Calderillas Valley, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Section of Pre-Hispanic Inca Trail descending towards Calderillas Valley, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Section of Pre-Hispanic Inca Trail descending towards Calderillas Valley, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Section of Pre-Hispanic Inca Trail descending towards Calderillas Valley, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Section of Pre-Hispanic Inca Trail below Abra Calderillas pass, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Section of Pre-Hispanic Inca Trail below Abra Calderillas pass, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Section of Pre-Hispanic Inca Trail below Abra Calderillas pass, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Section of Pre-Hispanic Inca Trail below Abra Calderillas pass, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Symmetrical ripple marks in inclined strata next to section of Pre-Hispanic Inca Trail below Abra Calderillas pass, Cordiller...
Symmetrical ripple marks in inclined strata next to section of Pre-Hispanic Inca Trail below Abra Calderillas pass, Cordiller...
Waterfall near Abra Calderillas pass, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Waterfall near Abra Calderillas pass, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Waterfall near Abra Calderillas pass, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Waterfall near Abra Calderillas pass, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Waterfalls near Abra Calderillas pass, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Waterfall on hillside near Abra Calderillas pass, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Waterfall on hillside near Abra Calderillas pass, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Waterfall near Abra Calderillas pass, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Waterfall near Abra Calderillas pass, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Freshwater spring near Abra Calderillas pass, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Freshwater spring near Abra Calderillas pass, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Freshwater spring near Abra Calderillas pass, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Flowers on hillside above Calderillas Valley, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Bofedal wetlands near Abra Calderillas pass, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Bofedal wetlands near Abra Calderillas pass, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Rustic church and stream at Pasajes, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Rustic church and stream at Pasajes, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Ruined house and rustic church at Pasajes, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Rustic adobe church at Pasajes, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Rustic adobe church at Pasajes, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Rustic adobe church at Pasajes, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Rustic adobe church at Pasajes, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Rustic adobe church and ruined house at Pasajes, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Dry Andean puna in Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Dry Andean puna in Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Llamas (Lama glama) grazing in Cuenca de Tazjara, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Llamas (Lama glama) grazing in Cuenca de Tazjara, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Ichu grass on shore of Laguna de Sal, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Ichu grass on shore of Laguna de Sal, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Lizard tracks on sand dune near Copacabana, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Lizard tracks on sand dune near Copacabana, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Small seasonal lake in sand dunes near Copacabana, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Sand dunes near Copacabana, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Sand dunes near Copacabana, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Sand dunes near Copacabana, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Sand dunes near Copacabana, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Sand dunes near Copacabana, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Sand dunes near Copacabana, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Greenhouse near Vicuñayoj, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Farm buildings and dry stone walls near Muñayoj, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Typical thatched stone barn, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Baby llama (Lama glama) running alongside River Patancas near Pujzara, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Baby llama (Lama glama) running alongside River Patancas near Pujzara, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
River Patancas near Pujzara, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
River Patancas near Pujzara, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
River Patancas near Pujzara, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
River Patancas near Pujzara, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
View over Laguna Patancas at sunset, near Pujzara, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
View over Laguna Patancas at sunset, near Pujzara, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
View over Laguna Patancas at sunset, near Pujzara, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
View over Laguna Patancas at sunset, near Pujzara, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
View of wetlands of Laguna Patancas near Pujzara, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
View of wetlands of Laguna Patancas near Pujzara, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
View of wetlands of Laguna Patancas near Pujzara, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
View over Laguna Patancas near Pujzara, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
View over Laguna Patancas near Pujzara, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Dirt track across altiplano near Pujzara, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Dirt track across altiplano near Pujzara, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Community run tourist refuge near Pujzara, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Rustic church at Puzjara, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Rustic church at Puzjara, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
Local man herding llamas on hillside, Cordillera de Sama Biological Reserve, Bolivia
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