Parque Nacional Bosques de Fray Jorge

Seemingly defying the logic of El Norte Chico’s otherwise barren landscapes, Parque Nacional Fray Jorge is a lush cloud forest formed by a unique microclimate. Calling this semidesert oasis home are the chungungo (South American sea otter), Humboldt penguins, and the Andean fox as well as almost 300 endemic plant species.

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