Laja Lagoon National Park

A beautiful park of 11,600 hectares (25,520 acres), its main attraction is the lagoon that gives the park its name. It reflects an emerald green color and is bordered by irregular shores of volcanic ash and sediment. From it's heights, the dominant Antuco Volcano watches over this beautiful park, rich with vegetation, where mountain cypresses and ancient araucaria trees are prevalent in the landscape. Glaciers and waterfalls also make up part of the scenery.

Location

The eighth region of Bío-Bío, 212 km (132 mi) east of Concepción. 86 km (54 mi) east of Los Ángeles. Location

How to get there

Santiago-Los Ángeles: by land. From Los Ángeles take the Antuco road towards the east, and from this village towards the park. The last part is half paved and half unpaved. See Transportation

When to go

Year round.

Other nearby attractions

Ñuble National Reserve

Activities

Fishing, swimming, skiing, mountaineering, trekking, wildlife observation, photography, sea kayak. Activities Section

Climate

From June to September there is snow and rain, with an annual average rainfall of 2,170 mm (85 in.). The average temperature in January is 13.6°C (57°F) and the minimum in July is -0.3°C (31°F).

Services

Accommodations, transportation, Conaf.

Admission Fee

Adults: $750 Chilean Pesos (Convert to US Dollars).

Children: $300 Chilean Pesos (Convert to US Dollars).