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Peru- Life at extreme altitudes above 4,000 meters

S10 · E38 · 05 Jun 2026 · 44 min

The Peruvian Altiplano is one of the most extreme habitats in the world. Located over 4,000 meters above sea level, the region attracts millions of visitors - and pushes many of them to their physical limits. But for tens of thousands of people, the highlands are everyday life.