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Drive from Arica into the high Andes to stand beside Lake Chungará and the Parinacota volcano. This full‑day tour through Lauca National Park combines volcanic vistas, wildlife viewing and cultural stops in Putre.
Drive from Arica into the high Andes to stand beside Lake Chungará and the Parinacota volcano. This full‑day tour through Lauca National Park combines volcanic vistas, wildlife viewing and cultural stops in Putre.
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Operated by Anclatourchile · Putre, Arica and Parinacota
High on the Altiplano, the road climbs until towns shrink into a raw horizon of salt, scrub and volcanic cone. By midmorning the air thins and Parinacota’s perfect cone appears over a bright sheet of water: Lake Chungará, rimmed by pumice and the flat, wind-buffed grasses of Lauca National Park.
moderate.
11 hours.
Suitable for travelers in good general health who can handle long vehicle travel and short walks at high altitude; not strenuous but requires acclimatization.
The full-day tour is about 11 hours (around 660 minutes) with departures in the morning and return to Arica in the evening.
Yes — the lake sits near 4,500 m. Operators often carry oxygen and advise light activity beforehand; bring medication if you have a history of altitude issues and consult your doctor.
Lunch (box or at a local restaurant), bottled water and the park entrance fee are typically included, as well as a professional guide and driver.
The itinerary is accessible for most ages but long travel and high altitude may be hard on very young children, pregnant travelers or those with serious heart or spinal conditions.
Lauca National Park was created in 1970 and designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1981; the area preserves high‑Andean ecosystems and evidence of pre‑Inca occupation.
High‑altitude wetlands are fragile; stay on trails, pack out waste and avoid disturbing grazing wildlife to protect bofedales and bird habitat.
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