Corcovado National Park

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

Localization

South Chile, 218 km south of Puerto Montt.

Access

Moderately difficult - the preserved area has no public access infrastructure. By bus or by ferry from Puerto Montt to Chaitén (approx. 4 hours) and then by private vehicle to Corcovado.

Characteristic

2 940 km²; Mountainous national park reaching the sea coast - it borders the Gulf of Corcovado to the west. The park includes the volcanoes Corcovado (2 300 m) and Yanteles. The park hosts significant biodiversity of flora and fauna. Typical ecosystems: Valdivian temperate rain forests (along the sea coast), freshwater ecosystems (about 82 lakes and many rivers), alpine and volcanic biotopes, sea and sea coast.

Fauna + Flora

Species List - See the Attachment Below

(Species list may not be complete)

Possible activities

Trekking - moderate to difficult

Fishing, sea kajak, horseback riding, mountain bikes

Note

The newest of the national parks of Chile - was created in 2005 as the result of land donations from 2 American conservationists and Chilean army. The park is regarded as the country’s most spectacular coastal park.

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Corcovado National Park - Fauna and Flora (618.99KB)