The Lauca National Park is not just a protected sanctuary; it is also one of the few biosphere reserves in the world. The Park is located in the Tarapaca region, 145 kilometers east of Arica. The Lauca National Park has good accommodation facilities for tourists. The Park features not just many kinds of animals and birds, but also monuments and villages that are still inhabited by the locals.
Terrain
The Lauca National Park has a dry, cold climate. While rainfall in summers is the norm, winters see snowfall and extremely cold temperatures. The Chungara Lake is one of the highest in the world, beside which stand the twin peaks of the Payachata Volcanoes.
Flora and Fauna
The Lauca National Park has more than 130 species of birds and animals. The chief among them are guanacos, puma, fox, llama, and alpacas. Higher up the mountains reside the tinamou. Aquatic birds like flamingo, duck, taqua and blanquillo have made their home beside the Lake Chungara.
Other Attractions
Other Lauca National Park attractions include the 300-year-old Parinacota Church, built of igneous rocks spewed out by the volcano. The Cotaconi Lagoon and the Cuevas hot springs are also major tourist attractions at the Lauca National Park. If you are physically fit, you can try out the high altitude trails of Cotaconi and Parinacota for trekking.
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