Lauca

Lauca National Park encompasses 137,883 hectares of diverse landscapes, including volcanic peaks, lakes, and high-altitude plains between 3,200 and 6,342 meters above sea level.

The Chilean government established Lauca as a national park in 1970, integrating it with Las Vicuñas National Reserve and Salar de Surire Natural Monument.

The colonial church in Parinacota village within the park represents traditional Andean architecture and serves the local mountain communities.

Visitors can access the park through Chile Route 11 from Arica, with daytime temperatures ranging from 12°C to 20°C and nights dropping below freezing.

Lake Chungara, situated at 4,511 meters elevation, ranks among the highest lakes worldwide, with a depth of 40 meters and surface area of 22.5 square kilometers.

Location: Arica y Parinacota Region

Inception: 1981

GPS coordinates: -18.52000,-68.98000

Latest update: March 9, 2025 07:08