Used mostly for their wool, this pair of alpacas refresh themselves in a rare pool of fresh water. La Purisima, Atacama Desert.

The Iglesia Antigua in Socaire is surrounded by pre Incan aquedutes still in use today to irrigate the surrounding fields. Atacama Desert.

The most expensive wool in the world comes from the vicuna, a relative of the llama and alpaca. Once close to extinction they are now protected and thrive in the high climate of the Andes. Every 3 years they are captured, shorn for their wool and released to the wild. A sweater made from their wool costs upwards of $16,000. El Loa Province, Chile.