Chile · national park
Volcán Isluga National Park
Volcán Isluga National Park is a national park in Chile, established in 1967, covering 1,747 km² (675 sq mi). It is the #10 largest of Chile's 48 national parks.
- Area
- 1,747 km²
- Established
- 1967
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ARI · 182 km
Nearest airports to Volcán Isluga National Park
- 1 ARI182 kmstraight line
- 2 TCQ195 kmstraight line
- 3 IQQ209 kmstraight line
Tacna, PeruMore about Volcán Isluga National Park
Volcán Isluga National Park is one of 48 national parks in Chile. It covers 1,747 km² (174,744 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #10 largest national park in Chile (1.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1967, 59 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 Volcán Isluga National Park
The closest airport is Chacalluta International Airport (ARI), about 182 km away — around 3 h 56 min by car; alternatively Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ, 195 km). Other national parks within reach include Llica National Park, Lauca National Park (1,379 km²), Sajama National Park (1,002 km²) and Salar del Huasco National Park (1,100 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Volcán Isluga National Park?
When was Volcán Isluga National Park established?
What is the nearest airport to Volcán Isluga National Park?
What protection category is Volcán Isluga National Park?
Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.