Volcán Isluga National Park

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Volcán Isluga National Park (Script error: No such module "IPA".) is in the Andes, in the Tarapacá Region of Chile, near Colchane and south of Lauca Biosphere Reserve. It covers Script error: No such module "convert"., with elevations ranging between Script error: No such module "convert"..[1] It is named after Volcán Isluga, which at 5,550 m, is the tallest mountain in this park.

Peaks

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]

Flora

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.

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Isluga church with Cabaray volcano in the background

References

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