Sheep grazing near Lake Titicaca, 1995
Once the crop has been harvested, sheep are allowed into the field
to eat the discarded stems and plants. Today, sheep are considered
a source of protein, but primarily provide a significant income for
peasant farmers, who sell the meat in urban markets for a profit.
Beyond the lake rise the majestic peaks of the Cordillera Real,
visible from all regions of the northern Altiplano, extending towards
the city of La Paz.