Lago Cochrane Nature Reserve

Lago Cochrane Nature Reserve encompasses 6,925 hectares of protected land, featuring mountains, wetlands, and riparian forests in southern Patagonia.

The Chilean government established Lago Cochrane Nature Reserve in 1967 to preserve the natural resources and protect endangered species in the Aysén Region.

Local communities participate in environmental education programs at the reserve, learning about conservation methods and the importance of protecting native wildlife.

Visitors can reach the reserve through the Carretera Austral highway system, with the town of Cochrane serving as the primary access point.

The reserve provides critical habitat for the endangered Huemul deer, supporting recovery programs to protect this native Chilean species.

Location: Capitán Prat Province

Inception: 1967

GPS coordinates: -47.17472,-72.43010

Latest update: March 14, 2025 07:45