Alerce Andino National Park

Basic ecotouristic information on Alerce Andino National Park (Chile) - localization, access, characteristic, fauna and flora, possible activities.

Localization

Southern part of Central Chile; approx. 1100 km south of Santiago de Chile, 46 km east of Puerto Montt

Access

Easy, along the national road No.7 from Puerto Montt.

Characteristic

393 km²; Mountainous region reaching a sea coast at the south. The altitude of the park's ranges from the sea level to the top of hills - from 1,200 to 1,500 m. It is bounded by the Reloncaví Estuary on its east and south sides, and by the Reloncaví Sound to the west (excluding a coastal fringe of a few km). To its north lies Chapo Lake. It boasts deep valleys with almost vertical mountain sides and about 50 lakes and natural ponds. Typical ecosystem - temperate zone forests (coniferous and mixed) covering about 200 km² of the total park area up to the altitude of 900 m, alpine biotopes, freshwater ecosystems.

Fauna + Flora

Species List - See the Attachment Below

(Species list may not be complete)

Possible activities

Perfect conditions for walking and trekking in all areas of the park. The park has a network of trails and shelters for overnight stay.

Wildlife observation, boat trips, sport fishing, horse riding.

Note

Available whole year round, best time to visit XI-III

Hot springs with natural pools

Biosphere reserve

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Alerce Andino National Park - Fauna and Flora (601.195KB)