bofedal

thumb|Quepiaco in the Atacama Desert in Chile|alt=A green wetland in the foreground with sandy dry peaks in the background on a blue sky

Bofedales (singular bofedal), known in some parts of Peru as oconales, are a type of wetland found in the Andes. They feature in the land use and ecology of high Andean ecosystems. They form in flat areas around ponds or streams and may be permanent or seasonal, and they can be man made or natural. Bofedales are associated with organic material in the soil and their green colour often contrasts with that of the drier surrounding landscape.