0 Chungara Lake

 Chungara Lake is one of the highest and most beautiful mountain lakes in the world, is located in the national park Lauka (Lauca) in northern Chile. Chungara Lake is located in the neck of an extinct volcano, which is located 4,517 m above sea level at the foot of the volcano Parinakota (Parinacota).

 Chungara lake was created eight thousand years after the volcano erupted and caused the Parinakota outpouring of six cubic kilometers of lava. This interrupted the flow of some rivers and Lake Chungara created.

Tourists visiting Chile, can not miss the amazing views of Lake Chungara that is beautiful in a different way through the seasons. For decades, specialists in flora and fauna studied native animals and plants because among them there are many endangered species. Among the inhabitants of the lake has many species of birds that have been declared extinct and animals protected by law. Over one hundred and thirty species of plants can be seen along the shores of the beautiful lake, around which gather whole duck and flamingo flocks.

 Chungara Lake attracts tourists with its mysterious beauty, amazing climate and conditions of harmonious existence of man and the virgin nature. Tourists arriving lake is loaded with positive emotions. Lake are preserved ruins of ancient buildings that were created by unknown architects. It is not clear what were they, but the whole place bears the impress of its ancient inhabitants.

The area around Lake Chungara justly considered one of the driest in the world, as the rainfall here is very rare. But the lack of rain in no way affects the greenery in the area - the plants get enough water from the lake, which has crystal clear water rich in minerals.

Many tourists visit the area argued that Chungara Lake is a real paradise on earth, created by nature and enhanced by man. Lovers of active holidays can climb on top of an extinct volcano, after obtaining the necessary information from travel agencies nearby. Volcano in the region had more than a century.

Lake Chungara night will remain unforgettable. Tourists can sleep in small houses that are close to the water, and wake up with the sunrise.

Lake, which extends over twenty square kilometers area is a wonderful place to relax. Lake Chungara reaches thirty-three meters deep at its deepest point. It is surrounded by picturesque mountains. Lake home to many animals - here you can see the alpacas, puma, llama, fox. Besides flamingos and various ducks by the lake often gather gualata, rhea, condors. Many tourists come to the lake to watch the particular birds.