Lauca National Park

Lauca National Park
Llamas and alpacas at Lauca NP, with Parinacota Volcano in the background
Map showing the location of Lauca National Park
Map showing the location of Lauca National Park
LocationArica-Parinacota Region, Chile
Nearest cityPutre
Coordinates18°14′40″S 69°21′14″W / 18.24444°S 69.35389°W / -18.24444; -69.35389
Area1,379 km2 (532 sq mi)
Established1970
Visitors12,087[1] (in 2012)
Governing bodyCorporación Nacional Forestal

Lauca National Park is in Chile's far north, in the Andean range. It encompasses an area of 1,379 km2 of altiplano and mountains, the latter consisting mainly of enormous volcanoes. Las Vicuñas National Reserve is its neighbour to the south. Both protected areas, along with Salar de Surire Natural Monument, form Lauca Biosphere Reserve. The park borders Sajama National Park in Bolivia.