Climate change: intense cold front has killed 20,000 alpaca in Puno so far this year

Climate change continues to wreck havoc in Peru’s southern Altiplano, where the arrival of freezing temperatures since March — almost three months earlier than usual — have killed at least 20,000 alpaca, reported Peru’s National Agriculture and Sanitation Service, or Senasa. Since January, approximately 20,000 alpaca – a number that still remains within normal limits – [...]

Puno artisans to export alpaca clothing for Italian fashion label Versace

Artisans from the highland department of Puno will export haute couture alpaca wool clothing for famed Brazilian designer Salvatore Laureano, who is currently working for the prestigious Italian fashion label Versace, state news agency Andina reported Monday. During his visit to Puno last year, Laureano commissioned more than 200 alpaca wool garments, including vests, jackets, [...]

Temperatures in Peru’s highlands to drop drastically throughout April

Temperatures are expected to plummet to -10°C, or 14°F during the month of April throughout parts of Peru’s southern highlands, reported Peru’s National Meteorology and Hydrology Institute, or Senamhi. Though freezing temperatures are registered year-round in Tacna, Moquegua and Puno, the upcoming cold spell will be particularly intense and will spread over much of Peru’s [...]