Basic ecotouristic information on Las Palmas de Cocalán National Park (Chile) - localization, access, characteristic, fauna and flora, possible activities.
Localization
Central Chile, 16 km of Las Cabras, 112 km southwest of Rancagua.
Access
Easy. Only about two hours drive from Santiago de Chile.
Characteristic
37 km2; Hilly region located in the Cordillera de la Costa. Park landscape protecting biotopes of about 35,500 endemic Jubaea chilensis palms. Warm and mild climate with rain mostly during winter time. Typical ecosystems: palm forest, freshwater ecosystems.
Fauna + Flora
Species List - See the Attachment Below
(Species list may not be complete)
Possible activities
Park walks.
Note
Park lies on private land and public access is restricted, permission is needed.
There is no tourist infrastructure in the park.