In the high Andes of Bolivia, llama keeping is an
important and integral part of the mixed farming
practised by rural households. Llamas provide
smallholders with dung, meat and fibre; they are used
as pack animals and also play an important social
role. Llamas, as an autochthonous species, contribute
to maintaining the ecological balance of the fragile
local ecosystem. There are two main types of llama
– the “Kh’ara” type, and the wool type known as
“Th’ampulli”.