Nevado Tres Cruces National Park

The park encompasses 59,000 hectares of Andean terrain including salt flats, lagoons, and mountains reaching elevations of up to 6,052 meters at Copiapó Volcano.

Archaeological evidence near Río Astaburuaga and Laguna del Negro Francisco indicates prehistoric human settlements, followed by Diaguita communities in surrounding valleys.

The park's high-altitude wetlands support 77 animal species, including endangered Andean gulls and vicuñas, making it a vital conservation area in northern Chile.

Visitors can access the park through Camino Internacional from Copiapó to Portezuelo Santa Rosa, with three main trails available for exploration.

The Negro Francisco Lagoon displays two distinct water colors due to geological phenomena, while Santa Rosa Lagoon sits within the salt-rich Maricunga basin.

Location: Provincia de Copiapó

Operator: Corporación Nacional Forestal

GPS coordinates: -27.03625,-69.03596

Latest update: March 15, 2025 17:19