Llanos de Challe National Park

Located on the Pacific coast of the Atacama Region, the park spans 45,708 hectares of semi-arid terrain with white sand beaches and coastal wetlands.

The national park was established through Decree 946 in 1994 by the Ministry of National Assets to protect the coastal desert ecosystem of Huasco.

The protected area contains archaeological evidence of ancient indigenous settlements, preserving historical connections to early human habitation in the region.

Visitors must purchase entrance tickets in advance through pasesparques.cl website, and the park remains open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The park shelters the largest population of guanacos in the Atacama Region and features the endangered Garra de León flower among its 220 plant species.

Location: Provincia de Huasco

Operator: Corporación Nacional Forestal

GPS coordinates: -28.14114,-71.01206

Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:46