Full day Arica - Lauca National Park - Chungara Lake - Arica

Full day Arica - Lauca National Park - Chungara Lake - Arica

Escape from the tourist route on this full day tour from Arica and explore the wild landscapes and archaeological wonders of the far north of Chile. Discover the valleys and volcanic peaks of the Lauca National Park; See rare birds around Chungara Lake and visit the historic towns of Parinacota and Putre. After lunch (included), return trip through the Lluta Valley to admire the mysterious geoglyphs and see the imposing candelabra cactus in the Barranco de Los Cardones.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Parque Nacional Lauca, Heroes Del Morro 632 Centro de la Ciudad de Arica, Arica 1000481 Chile

The excursion begins taking the international road to Bolivia, entering the Lluta Valley. In order to reach the perfect place to appreciate nature and culture in all its dimensions. During the ascent you will be able to appreciate the varied flora and fauna of the area, and you will visit picturesque villages and sites of archaeological interest such as: the Geoglyphs of Lluta. Town of Poconchile, visiting its 17th century church. Quebrada de Cardones and its Cactus Candelabra four meters high. Pukara de Copaquilla Pre - Inca defensive village. Tambo de Zapahuira.

Panoramic view of Socoroma and Putre capital of the province of Parinacota where you can appreciate a spectacular panoramic view with its alfalfa fields and in the background a snow-covered volcano, Entrance to the Lauca National Park, true sanctuary of nature surrounded by volcanoes and snow-capped mountains such as Parinacota , the Pomerape, the Quimsachatas and the Guallatire Volcano with its permanent fumaroles, where animals such as Guanacos, Alpacas, Vicuñas, Llamas and Vizcachas stand out.

In its spectacular landscapes, the Bofedales, the Llareta, the Paja Brava and the Cotacotani Lagoons stand out, with their wonderful green color. At 4500 M.S.N.M Lake Chungara is imposed with an impressive landscape of the Chilean Altiplano and varied avifauna such as giant taguas, ducks and pink flamingos.

Departure: 08:00 hs

Arrival: 8:00 p.m.