Choquelimpie, Las Vicuñas National Reserve

#3 among attractions in Las Vicuñas National Reserve

Natural attraction, Volcano

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Choquelimpie is a 5,327 metres high volcano in Chile. It is constructed from several separate layers of andesite and dacite on top of Tertiary and Precambrian layers. The volcano was active over six million years ago, with the neighbouring volcano Ajoya active over seven million years ago. Since then, erosion and glacial activity have dramatically reduced the height of the volcano and excavated a central depression. ()

Coordinates: 18°18'19"S, 69°16'42"W

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Choquelimpie – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Canal Lauca, Lauca National Park.

4.7 miW
Canal
Canal Lauca, Lauca
121 min walk • The Canal Lauca is an artificial channel to divert the waters of the Lauca River westward through a canal and tunnel into the Azapa Valley for purposes of irrigation in the valley and hydroelectric-power generation.
6.4 miNW
National park
Lauca National Park
163 min walk • Lauca National Park is located in Chile's far north, in the Andean range. It encompasses an area of 1,379 km² of altiplano and mountains, the latter consisting mainly of enormous volcanoes. Las Vicuñas National Reserve is its neighbour to the south.