Lauca National Park

Highlands, volcanoes and Lake Chungará

Located 160 km northeast of Arica, Lauca National Park covers 1,380 km2 of the Altiplano and is full of stunning landscapes, snow-capped volcanoes, lakes and hot springs. Lake Chungará is one of the main attractions; besides being one of the highest lakes in the world, it is surrounded by the Parinacota volcano and the Pomerape volcano.

A Biosphere Reserve since 1981

This national park protects a variety of South American camelid species, such as the vicuña, and about 150 species of birds, such as the condor and the South American rhea. In 1981, Lauca National Park was named a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.