Basic ecotouristic information on Tolhuaca National Park (Chile) - localization, access, characteristic, fauna and flora, possible activities.
Localization
South Chile; 154 km northeast of Temuco, 63 km from Victoria and 49 km from Curacautín.
Access
Easy. There are two main point of access to the park. The first is via "Inspector Fernandez Road", 5 km north of the town of Victoria, along 74 km of gravel road. The second access is located at Kilometre 34 on the road between Curacautín and Tolhuaca Hot Springs.
Characteristic
65 km2; Part of the forested lower western spurs and foothills of the Andes. The park has an elevation of 700 m at its western end and 1,821 m at eastern end. Rainy climate. Typical ecosystems: temperate zone forest, freshwater ecosystems (lakes and rivers). Magnificent 49 m waterfall of the Malleco river. Tolhuaca volcano (2 806 m) is situated in the vicinity of the park.
Fauna + Flora
Species List - See the Attachment Below
(Species list may not be complete)
Possible activities
Excellent conditions for walking tourism - several footpaths
Fishing, swimming, mountaineering,
Note
Park is accessible all the year round.
Hot springs close to the park.
Tolhuaca National Park is one of the oldest protected areas on the continent.
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