GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Altiplano · Bolivian Plateau
The Altiplano is a broad high plateau between Andean ranges, chiefly in Bolivia and Peru, continuing into adjoining central Andean highlands.
Fast Facts
- The western and eastern Andean ranges enclose the plateau’s basins.
- Titicaca, Poopó and Uyuni occupy parts of its internally draining landscape.
- Tin and silver mining, pastoralism and long-established Indigenous settlements are important human associations.
Connected lessons
- Altiplano · Bolivian PlateauMap, explanation and practice
- From a freshwater lake to a salt flatGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- AndesRelated places
- Lake TiticacaRelated places
- Machu PicchuRelated places
- Salar de UyuniRelated places
- Lithium TriangleRelated places
- Lake PoopóRelated places
- Andean piedmont · ArgentinaRelated places