Nevado Tres Cruces National Park
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| Nevado Tres Cruces National Park | |
|---|---|
| IUCN Category II (National Park) | |
| Location: | Atacama Region, Chile |
| Nearest city: | Copiapó |
| Area: | 591 km² |
| Governing body: | Corporación Nacional Forestal |
Located in the Atacama Region of Chile, Nevado Tres Cruces National Park includes the Salar de Maricunga, Laguna Santa Rosa, and Laguna del Negro Francisco. The park is divided into two zones, the northern zone encompasing the Salar de Maricunga and Laguna Santa Rosa, and the southern area the Laguna del Negro Francisco.
[edit] Salar de Maricunga
This salt flat spans 8,300 hectacres at an altitude of 3,700 meters (12,139 ft). The world's highest volcano, and the highest peak in Chile, Ojos del Salado, (6,893meters/22,615ft.) is located here. The salar is 180km northeast of the city of Copiapó in the Andes mountians.
[edit] Laguna Santa Rosa
Located just south of the Salar de Maricunga, the lagoon is known for its pink flamingoes, which reside on the lagoon year-round.
[edit] Laguna del Negro Francisco
Located 210 km northeast of Copiapó at 4,126 meters (13,537 ft.) above sea level, the lagoon is encircled by the foothills of the Andes. As a nationally protected area, there is an abundance of fauna, such as flamingoes and vicuñas.
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