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With a surface area of 137,883
hectares (303,342 acres), this Global Biosphere Reserve
covers the pre-Andean mountain chain and the high plateau
of the northeastern end of the region of Tarapaca. It has
a dry climate with well-defined day and night thermal variations.
This park is well-known for being home to a great wealth
of flora and fauna, its highly interesting culture and history,
and sites of uncultivated beauty. More than 130 different
bird species live in this park, in addition to the distinctive
vicuñas, vizcachas, and condors. A major attraction of the
park is the astonishing Chungara Lake, one of the most elevated
of the world, located at the foot of the Payachata twin
volcanoes.
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Location
Tarapaca Region,
145km (91 mi) east of Arica. Putre is located approximately
12km (7.5 MI) to the west. Location
How to get there
Santiago-Arica by airplane, public or private
transportation. You can get from Arica to Parinacota by
bus. By car, leave Arica taking the International Highway
CH-11. The boundaries of the park are about 145km (91
MI) away.
See Transportation
When to go
Year-round
Other nearby attractions
Parinacota,
Jurasi Hot Springs.
Activities
Fishing,
mountain climbing, trekking, flora and fauna observation
and cultural tours.
Activities
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Climate
Rain in
the summer and snow in the winter. Dry climate with an
average of 280mm (11 in) in annual rainfall. The average
temperature fluctuates between 12° and 20° C (54° and
68°F) during the day and –3° and –10°C (26.6° and 14°F)
at night.
Services
Lodging,
food, trails.
Admission Fee
Adults and children, Chileans and Foreigners: Free Pay. |
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