Best trails in Nevado Tres Cruces National Park
Nevado Tres Cruces National Park, located in the communes of Copiapó and Tierra Amarilla, extends over 50,081 hectares and is divided into two sectors, Santa Rosa Lagoon to the north and Negro Francisco to the south, with altitudes ranging from 3800 to 5440 meters above sea level at its highest point. Its landscapes, dominated by Andean salt flats and sparse vegetation concentrated in meadows and wetlands, are home to three species of flamingos: the Chilean flamingo, the Andean flamingo and the James flamingo, along with other birds such as the piuquén and the juarjual duck. Among the mammals that inhabit the park's ravines are vicuñas, guanacos, culpeo foxes, and vizcachas.
Top trails
- (5)•Hard•9.4 mi•Est. 2.5–3 hrLaguna Santa Rosa is a hypersaline and mountain surface water body located in the Atacama Region. It is close to the San Francisco International Pass. It has an abundant population of Flamingos, you can also see in this sector Guanacos, Culpean Foxes and Vicuñas. At the starting point there is a camping area and a shelter.
Visitor info
Available seating capacity: 300 people
Pets: Entry with pets is prohibited and sanctioned.
