Llullaillaco National Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Llullaillaco National Park |
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IUCN Category II (National Park)
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Llullaillaco
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| Location | Antofagasta Region, Chile |
| Nearest city | Antofagasta |
| Area | 2,687 km² |
| Governing body | Corporación Nacional Forestal |
Llullaillaco National Park is a very special national park in Chile. It is located about 275 kilometers (170 miles) southeast of the city of Antofagasta. You can find it high up in the Andes mountains, near the border with Argentina.
This park is known for its tall mountains, including the famous Llullaillaco volcano. It also has wide, dry plains with deep valleys called quebradas. An ancient Inca road system can even be found in the Río Frío area of the park.
Plants of the High Andes
The plants in Llullaillaco National Park are very unique. They live in a dry, high-altitude area called the Central Andean dry puna. This ecoregion has tough conditions, but many plants thrive there.
Scientists have found 126 different kinds of plants in the park. Twenty-one of these plant species are found only in this specific area. This means they are very rare and important to protect!
Animals of the Park
Even though the park is a dry place, many animals call it home. You might see herds of vicuñas wandering through the plains. Vicuñas are wild relatives of llamas and alpacas. They are known for their very soft wool.
Visiting Llullaillaco National Park
Llullaillaco National Park is a protected area. This means you need special permission to visit it. To go there, you must plan your trip carefully. You also need to get official permission from CONAF. CONAF stands for the Corporación Nacional Forestal, which is Chile's National Forest Corporation. You can get this permission in Antofagasta City.
See also
In Spanish: Parque nacional Llullaillaco para niños
