About
25km south of the Chilean port of Taltal lies the beach of Caleta
Cifuncho. The small fishing village, which joins the bay in the south,
gave the strand its name. It is one of those places in Chile, where the
extends of the Atacama Desert meets the Pacific Ocean. The cold waters
of the Humboldt Stream, which flows directly in front of the shore,
forms a relatively cold and dry climate. Only extremely specialized
vegetation, like cactaceous and lichen can flourish in this harsh
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