Laguna del Laja National Park

Laguna del Laja National Park (Spanish pronunciation: [laˈɣuna ðel ˈlaxa]) is a national park of Chile located in the Andes, between 37°22’ and 37°28’ south latitude and 71°16’ and 71°26’ west longitude.

Sharp ridges and deep valleys carve this rugged region, which alternates between bare rock and lush vegetation.

[4] It is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including the cougar and foxes (particularly the chilla and the culpeo).

Among them are: ciprés de la cordillera, araucaria, maitén del Chubut and radal enano.

[5] Several activities can be performed within the boundaries of the park and in the surrounding area including climbing, trekking, skiing and fishing.

Panoramic of Laguna del Laja National Park, climbing the mountains. In the top right (white tip) shows the Antuco volcano .