Laguna del Laja National Park
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| Laguna del Laja National Park | |
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| IUCN Category II (National Park) | |
| Location: | Bío-Bío Region, Chile |
| Nearest city: | Los Ángeles |
| Coordinates: | |
| Area: | 119 km² |
| Visitation: | 19,467 (in 2004) |
| Governing body: | Corporación Nacional Forestal |
Laguna del Laja National Park is a national park of Chile. The park features spectacular mountain landscapes, whose main attractions are the Antuco Volcano, Sierra Velluda and Laguna del Laja (Laja Lake). The latter gives the name to the park.
It is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including pumas and foxes (Chilla and Culpeo). In the park have been identified 47 bird species.
Endangered and rare vegetation species are found in the park. Among them are: Ciprés de la Cordillera, Araucaria, Maitén del Chubut and Radal Enano.
Several activities can be performed within the boundaries of the park including climbing, trekking, skiing and fishing.
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