Basic ecotouristic information on Laguna del Laja National Park (Chile) - localization, access, characteristic, fauna and flora, possible activities.
Localization
Southern Chile, Lake District - 93 km east of Los Angeles
Access
Easy. There are public buses going from Los Ángeles to Abanico. There is no public transport from Abanico to the park (10 km) along the gravel road..
Characteristic
119 km2; Spectacular mountain landscapes of central Andes, whose main attractions are the Antuco Volcano, Sierra Velluda Moutains and Laguna del Laja. The lake was formed by the eruption of the Antuco Volcano in 1853 and it became the largest lagoon in the country. The park ranges in elevation from 976 m to 3585 m at Sierra Velluda. Sharp ridges and deep valleys carve this rugged region. The park forms part of the Bío-Bío River basin. Several glaciers and waterfalls. Typical ecosystems: temperate zone forests, freshwater ecosystems (rivers and lakes), alpine and volcanic biotopes.
Fauna + Flora
Species List - See the Attachment Below
(Species list may not be complete)
Possible activities
Excellent conditions for walking and trekking of various difficulty
Mountaineering, fishing, skiing (including ski centers), swimming, kayaking, horse riding.
Note
Beautiful landscape, emerald green water in the lake.
Access all the year round, summer is the best time for a visit.
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