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Lauca National Park
Lauca National Park is a national park in Chile, established in 1970, covering 1,379 km² (532 sq mi). It is the #14 largest of Chile's 48 national parks.
- Area
- 1,379 km²
- Established
- 1970
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- TCQ · 100 km
Nearest airports to Lauca National Park
- 1 TCQ100 kmstraight line
- 2 ARI105 kmstraight line
- 3 ILQ219 kmstraight line
Tacna, PeruMore about Lauca National Park
Lauca National Park is one of 48 national parks in Chile. It covers 1,379 km² (137,900 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #14 largest national park in Chile (1.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1970, 56 years ago — the first national parks in Chile date back to 1926. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Lauca National Park
The closest airport is Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ), about 100 km away — around 2 h 10 min by car; alternatively Chacalluta International Airport (ARI, 105 km). Other national parks within reach include Sajama National Park (1,002 km²), Volcán Isluga National Park (1,747 km²), Llica National Park and Salar del Huasco National Park (1,100 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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