Tantauco Park

The 118,000-hectare Tantauco Park extends across the southern region of Chiloé Island, featuring dense forests, rivers, lakes, and peat bogs from the last glaciation period.

Established in 2005 by businessman Sebastián Piñera, who later became President of Chile, the park represents a significant private conservation initiative in South America.

The park connects with local communities through educational programs and supports traditional activities while maintaining strict environmental protection measures.

Visitors can access 150 kilometers of marked hiking trails throughout the park, with two designated campgrounds providing basic facilities for overnight stays.

The park houses endangered species like the Guaitecas cypress, Huillín otter, and Chilote fox within its protected Valdivian temperate rainforest ecosystem.

Location: Chiloé Province

GPS coordinates: -43.21260,-74.19250

Latest update: March 8, 2025 01:32