Volcán Isluga National Park | |
Iucn Category: | II |
Location: | Tarapacá Region, Chile |
Nearest City: | Colchane |
Coords: | -19.15°N -68.8333°W |
Area: | 1,747 km2 |
Established: | 1967 |
Governing Body: | Corporación Nacional Forestal |
Volcán Isluga National Park (pronounced as /es/) is in the Andes, in the Tarapacá Region of Chile, near Colchane and south of Lauca Biosphere Reserve. It covers 1747km2, with elevations ranging between NaNm (-2,147,483,648feet).[1] It is named after Volcán Isluga, which at 5,550 m, is the tallest mountain in this park.
There are numerous peaks in the national park. The most prominent include the Qinsachata Hill (5400 m), Tatajachura Hill (5252 m), the Isluga Volcano (5218 m) and the Catarama (5207 m).[2]
The park has the usual flora that grows at high altitudes. Numerous species of cacti and queñoas are native to the park.[2]
The park includes cultural heritage of the Aymara people. There are several ceremonial towns within the park, such as Isluga.