Nevado Tres Cruces Nacional Park – Copiapo and Ojos del Salado Volcano Chile

Nevado Tres Cruces National Park

Know Nevado Tres Cruces National Park

Nevado Tres Cruces National Park has 2 areas: one in Copiapo and the other one in Tierra Amarilla, both protected by CONAF. The highland flora and fauna are its attractions, as is the interesting topography and the hidrographic resources that include Nagro Francisco Lagoon, Santa Rosa lagoon and rivers. The park also features important mountains like Copiapo Volcano, with 6052 meters above sea level, in which you can find a sanctuary created by the Andes culture.

Información del Destino:

Attractions:
Flora and fauna. Interesting topography and hidrography. Archaeologican and anthropological interest zone.
When to go:
All year long.
Activities:
Trekking, hiking, high mountain tours, bird watch, picnic, flora and fauna contemplation, photography.
Weather:
Desertic weather. The temperature oscillates between day and night time. The summer rain is more frequent with a high media of 14,8 milimeters. The high media temperature is 18,4ºC and the lowest is 4,9ºC.
Location:
Flora and fauna. Interesting topography and hidrography. Archaeologican and anthropological interest zone.
Services;
Outdoor activities.
How to get there:
Santiago, Arica, Iquique, Antofagasta, Calama-Copiapo: Airway.
Anywhere-Copiapo: Land route, by Route 5 North. Public and private transportation.
Argentina-Copiapo: Land route, by Internacional Route CH-31, Paso San Francisco (280 kilometers to La Rioja)
Copiapo- Nevado Tres Cruces National Park: Land route, by International Route CH-31.
Surroundings:
Camino del Inca, Lamas River springs, Copiapo, Atacama desert, El Salvador, Santa Rosa Lagoon, Verde Lagoon, Nevado Tres Cruces National Park, Los Loros town, Maricunga town, Negro River springs, Totoral, Ojos del Salado Volcano