Chungará (journal)

Chungará is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the archaeology and anthropology of the Americas, with a particular focus on the Andean region. It is published by the Universidad de Tarapacá in Arica, Chile.

The journal publishes original research articles, reviews, and short reports in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. Its scope includes a wide range of topics, such as pre-Columbian cultures, indigenous societies, historical archaeology, cultural heritage management, and anthropological studies of contemporary populations.

Chungará aims to contribute to the understanding of the cultural history and diversity of the Americas, promoting interdisciplinary perspectives and international collaboration among researchers. The journal is typically published multiple times per year and is available in both print and online formats. Its name, Chungará, is taken from Lake Chungará, a high-altitude lake located in the Andes Mountains of northern Chile, reflecting the journal's regional focus.