Nevado Tres Cruces National Park
National Park High-altitude park with volcanic peaks and salt flats
A high‑altitude park in Chile’s Atacama, Nevado Tres Cruces National Park contains volcanic peaks, salt flats and puna-visited for mountaineering and high‑Andes landscapes.
How to Get to Nevado Tres Cruces National Park #
The park lies in the Atacama Region west of the Chile-Argentina border. The nearest major town with services is Copiapó or, on the Argentinian side, San Salvador de Jujuy for international arrivals; from Copiapó it’s a long 4x4 route with days of travel - most visitors arrange access through licensed tour operators in Copiapó or Caldera.
Tips for Visiting Nevado Tres Cruces National Park #
- Acclimatize gradually; elevations in the park exceed 6,000 m in some sectors and altitude sickness is real.
- Bring a good map and GPS - park roads are unpaved and signage sparse.
- Plan for dry, cold nights even in summer; daytime sun is intense and UV protection is essential.
Best Time to Visit Nevado Tres Cruces National Park #
Best visited in the austral summer when access roads are most likely to be clear; weather can change rapidly year-round.
Weather & Climate near Nevado Tres Cruces National Park #
Nevado Tres Cruces National Park's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with cold summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in June). Temperatures range from -4°C to 16°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 0°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -3°C. Almost no rain.
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August
August is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -4°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -2°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of -1°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 1°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
