altiplanos
/ˌæltɪˈplɑːnoʊz/
noun
- High, flat plateaus or plains, especially in the Andes region of South America.
- Farmers on the altiplanos grow potatoes and quinoa at high elevations.
- Travelers often experience altitude sickness when visiting the altiplanos.
- The altiplanos of Bolivia are known for their stark beauty and thin air.
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