Lauca National Park and Chungara lake

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Lauca National Park is one of those places that takes your breath away with its landscapes. It is one of the favorites to observe flora and fauna.

Highlights

  • Lluta Valley Exploration, Discover geoglyphs and local culture.
  • Poconchile Village and Church, Visit charming village and its church.
  • Cardones Ravine and Cactus, Impressive cacti in a unique landscape.
  • Lauca National Park and Chungara Lake, Natural sanctuary, breathtaking lake.

Description

Tour starts into the Lluta valley to appreciate nature and learn about their cultures. During the ascent you can appreciate the varied flora and fauna, and visit scenic sites of archaeological interest as Lluta Geoglyphs. Arrival at the village Poconchile to visit its Church (xvii Century). Then the Cardones Ravine with candelabra cactus of 4 meters high. Pukará of Copaquilla and Zapahuira Tambo. Panoramic view of Putre, to enter to Nature Sanctuary, National Park Lauca. Surrounded by volcanoes Parinacota, Pomerape, Quimsachatas and Guallatire, with its permanent fumaroles, which include fauna like guanacos, alpacas, Vicuñas and Vizcachas. In its spectacular scenery highlights wetlands, Yareta, Brava Straw and Cotacotani Lagoons. Arrive at the beautiful Chungara Lake, surrounded by a varied bird life as highland Taguas, Ducks and Flamingos. Visit Parinacota Village, with its architecture and Colonial Andean houses of mud and straw. Box Lunch at picnic zone. Returning, visit Putre , for tea service and City tour. Return to Arica.

Includes

Box Lunch, water on route, Tea service, Oxygen equipment, Van 4 x 4, Tour guide, and alcohol gel

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