Lauca National Park
Wildlife park in northern Chile / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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Lauca National Park | |
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Location | Arica-Parinacota Region, Chile |
Nearest city | Putre |
Coordinates | 18°14′40″S 69°21′14″W |
Area | 1,379 km2 (532 sq mi) |
Established | 1970 |
Visitors | 12,087[1] (in 2012) |
Governing body | Corporación Nacional Forestal |
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