Lauca National Park

National Park · Arica y Parinacota Region, 🇨🇱 Chile

Area 1,407 km²

Time zone America/Santiago

Lauca National Park

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Lauca National Park Essentials

Lauca National Park is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Chilean Altiplano, situated between 3,000 and 6,300 meters above sea level. This high-altitude landscape is dominated by the Payachata twin volcanoes—Parinacota and Pomerape—and Lake Chungará, one of the world's highest navigable lakes. The park protects vast bofedales (wetlands) that provide habitat for vicuñas, viscachas, and Andean flamingos. Cultural highlights include 17th-century colonial architecture in the village of Parinacota.

Lauca National Park — Map

Lauca National Park — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

14° (feels like 9°) · extremes -3°–17°
0° at night
8 rainy days
17 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 14 · extreme

Typical weather in February

Fair

14° (feels like 10°) · extremes -3°–17°
1° at night
7 rainy days
13 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 14 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Fair

14° (feels like 10°) · extremes -3°–18°
0° at night
4 rainy days
22 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 13 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Fair

14° (feels like 9°) · extremes -4°–16°
-1° at night
1 rainy day
29 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in May

Poor

12° (feels like 6°) · extremes -6°–15°
-3° at night
0 rainy days
29 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in June

Poor

11° (feels like 5°) · extremes -7°–14°
-4° at night
0 rainy days
29 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor

11° (feels like 5°) · extremes -7°–15°
-4° at night
1 rainy day
29 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor

12° (feels like 6°) · extremes -7°–15°
-4° at night
1 rainy day
30 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in September

Poor

13° (feels like 7°) · extremes -6°–17°
-3° at night
1 rainy day
29 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 13 · extreme

Typical weather in October

Poor

15° (feels like 9°) · extremes -5°–17°
-2° at night
1 rainy day
30 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 15 · extreme

Typical weather in November

Fair

15° (feels like 10°) · extremes -5°–18°
-1° at night
1 rainy day
28 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 16 · extreme

Typical weather in December

Fair

15° (feels like 10°) · extremes -3°–18°
0° at night
4 rainy days
24 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 15 · extreme

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Chilean Peso CLP $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 133
Electricity: Type C / Type L
220 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Spanish
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +56

Tours & Activities

Related destinations

Arica y Parinacota Region

Other Destinations

Parinacota Province Arica

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