Lake Chungará
Lago Chungará
One of the world's highest lakes, at 4,517 meters. The Parinacota volcano is reflected in its waters, and flamingos are often seen here.
Lago Chungará lies at the eastern end of Lauca National Park, close to the Bolivian border. The lake covers about 21 square kilometers, and behind it rises the snowy Parinacota peak at 6,342 meters. On clear days, the reflections are perfect. There is a ranger station and viewing trails by the lake, where you can see flamingos, Andean geese, and vicuñas. Because the altitude is very high, walk slowly. A day trip takes about 7–8 hours round-trip by car, and temperatures can drop below freezing at night.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Payachatas (Parinacota & Pomerape)
- Cotacotani Lakes
- Parinacota
- Lauca National Park
- Las Cuevas Viewpoint
- Termas de Jurasi
- Las Vicuñas National Reserve
- Putre