Laguna del Laja National Park

The national park extends across 11,600 hectares of Andean terrain, featuring the emerald waters of Laja Lake and the prominent Antuco volcano.

The protected area, established in 1958, preserves territories where Mapuche communities developed agricultural and fishing practices for generations.

The park forms part of the Nevados de Chillán-Lago Laja Biological Corridor, representing traditional Chilean environmental conservation methods in the Biobío region.

Visitors can access marked trails throughout the park from multiple entry points, with basic camping facilities and information services available near the entrance.

The park contains 47 bird species and rare plant varieties, including mountain cypress and millennial araucaria trees growing amid volcanic formations.

Location: Santa Bárbara

Operator: Corporación Nacional Forestal

GPS coordinates: -37.41405,-71.36573

Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:18