Laguna del Laja National Park
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| Laguna del Laja National Park | |
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| IUCN Category II (National Park) | |
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| Location: | Bío-Bío Region, Chile |
| Nearest city: | Los Ángeles |
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| Area: | 119 km² |
| Established: | 1958 |
| Total Visitation: | 19,467 (in 2004) |
| Governing body: | Corporación Nacional Forestal |
Laguna del Laja National Park is a national park of Chile located in the Andes, between 37°22’ and 37°28’ south latitude and 71°16’ and 71°26’ west longitude.[1] 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 this protected area, but it only borders the park. Although a little snow caps Antuco volcano, much more snow adorns the summit of its southern neighbor, even during Chile’s summer. Sharp ridges and deep valleys carve this rugged region, which alternates between bare rock and lush vegetation.[2] Another summit in the park, although least prominent, is Cerro Cóndor at 1,668 m.[1]
It is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including the Cougar and foxes (particularly the Chilla and the Culpeo). In the park have been identified 47 bird species.[3]
Endangered and rare vegetation species are found in the park. Among them are: Ciprés de la Cordillera, Araucaria, Maitén del Chubut and Radal Enano.[3]
Several activities can be performed within the boundaries of the park including climbing, trekking, skiing and fishing.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Plan de Manejo Parque Nacional Laguna del Laja. Documento de Trabajo. CONAF. Retrieved on February 5, 2007.
- ^ Cerro Antuco and Laguna de Laja, Chile. EO Newsroom: New Images. NASA. Retrieved on February 5, 2007.
- ^ a b Áreas Silvestres. Región del Bío-Bío. Sernatur. Retrieved on November 24, 2006.
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