Best trails in Volcán Isluga National Park
Chile: #35 of 41 national parks
In the high plateau of the Tarapacá Region, among volcanoes, lagoons and sacred hills of the Aymara people, lies the Isluga Volcano National Park. This protected wilderness area, created on January 3, 1967, is home to one of the most impressive concentrations of biodiversity associated with the high Andean ecosystem, including fauna species such as the Andean tagua, suri, vicuñas and three species of flamingos that are in the conservation category. While the main flora of the place is the queñoa and llareta, among others.
This park is dominated by the Aymara worldview and cultural heritage, such as the town of Isluga and its characteristic church declared a Historic Monument, recognized for being a relevant ceremonial center in which religious festivities are commemorated.