Fauna Silvestre – peace

Textile Art Santiago de Machaca – Peace

In the Machacas area, especially in the Municipality of Santiago de Machaca, There is not only the architectural wealth but also the natural resources and among them the native fauna of the highland region., mainly made up of mammals and birds.

Among its species, the one with the greatest preponderance due to its number and beauty is the vicuña.; it is also possible to find pumas, foxes, andean cats, vizcachas and quirquinchos. Among the aquatic birds there are the pink parinas and land birds such as the suris (Andean rhea). Unfortunately, both species are in danger of extinction due to indiscriminate hunting., since some poachers come to the region interested in the feathers and collecting the eggs.. The recommended time for observation is in dry weather from April to October..

AUTONOMOUS DEPARTMENTAL GOVERNMENT OF LA PAZ
SECRETARY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION
DIRECTORATE OF CULTURES AND TOURISM
TOURISM UNIT