Chungará Lake
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Lago Chungará is one of the highest lakes in the world.
The cobalt blue Lago Chungará is located 59 km east of the small town of Putre in Chile in the Región de Arica y Parinacota, Arica province. Nearby are six large volcanoes, such as Pomerape and Parinacota, which are over 6200 m high. The lake is part of the Lauca National Park.
Wildlife: Flamingos, vicuñas, alpacas, Andean condors and viscachas
The Chilean supervisory authority for the national parks, CONAF, has created a walking trail around the lake. The area is quite popular with mountain bikers.
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Alpacas or llamas and Lake Chungará.
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Parinacota Volcano and Lake Chungará.
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Sunrise over Lake Chungará.
Questions and Answers
Q: What is Lake Chungará?
A: Lake Chungará is a lake in the extreme north of Chile, located in the Altiplano of the Arica y Parinacota region. It is part of the Lauca National Park and near two volcanos, Parinacota and Pomerape.
Q: How high is Lake Chungará?
A: Lake Chungará is the 29th highest lake in the world (and 10th highest in South America).
Q: Where is Lake Chungará located?
A: Lake Chungara is located near the town of Putre, about 54 km (34 mi) to its east and 9 km (5.6 mi) to its west from Bolivia's border.
Q: Are there any fish endemic to this area?
A: Yes, there are some small fish that are endemic to this lake basin such as pencil catfish, Trichomycterus chungaraensis, and Orestias chungarensis.
Q: What animals can be found at Lake Chungará?
A: Llamas and alpacas can be found at Lake Chungara.
Q: Is there anything special about mornings on this lake?
A: Yes, mornings on this lake are particularly beautiful with views of both Parinacota Volcano and the lake itself.
