Chunkara Mountains

The southern Peruvian Andes rise above the high plains west of Lake Titicaca, with cold grasslands giving way to rocky ridges and summits. Streams from the mountains cross the puna and flow towards inland basins. The region lies between the volcanic ranges of Arequipa and the high plateau of the southern Andes. Its altitude and sparse vegetation give the landscape a stark appearance above the more sheltered valleys.