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At 4,200 m (13,776
ft) above sea level, this monument is characterized by its massive
salt deposits and high altitude ecosystems. The monument
is 11,298 square hectares (24,855 sq. acres) and is home to many
species of rare wildlife including the ñandú,
flamingos, Andean avocets, crested ducks, and species of llama
including vicuñas and alpacas. The temperature oscillates
between -15ºC (5ºF)
at night and 5ºC (41ºF)
during the day. The
geography corresponds almost completely to the salt content, clearly
seen in the central Oquealla hill with a height of 4,322 m (14,126
ft).
The name Surire comes
from the word "suri" o ñandú, a species of Chilean ostrich
that lives in the zone and can be observed during your visit.
The park contains two
sites for camping without facilities nearby the Polloquere hot
springs, 16 km (10 mi) away from the Conaf ranger station.
The Conaf office also has facilities to accommodate four people.
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Location
Tarapacá
region, 270 Km (169 MI) northeast of Iquique. Colchane
is 79 Km (49 MI) south. Location
How to get there
Santiago-Iquique:
by plane, by public or private land transportation.
Iquique-Colchane: by public or private land transportation.
A road from Colchane to the Salar de Surire is passable
almost year round. See
Transportation
When to go
Year round.
Other nearby attractions
Las Vicuñas National Reserve, Isluga Volcano
National Park.
Activities
Trekking, plant and
wildlife observation, flora and fauna observation, cultural
activities. Activities
Section
Climate
There is a large fluctuation in temperature
during the winter months ranging between -15°C (5ºF)
during the night and 5°C (41ºF) during the day. The
average annual rainfall is 250 mm (10 in) and the average
annual temperature is between 5°C and -5°C.
Services
Accommodations,
hiking trails, camping, hot springs.
Prices
Adults: $600 (USD $1 ).
Children: $200 (USD $0.3 ) |
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