Alerce Andino National Park

The park spans 393 square kilometers across the Andes mountains, with fifty lakes and natural ponds scattered throughout its mountainous terrain.

Established in November 1982, this protected area contains ancient Fitzroya cupressoides forests with trees reaching ages of up to 3,000 years.

The Huilliche people traditionally used dalcas, boats constructed from wooden planks and bark, to navigate through the waters near the forest.

Two entrance points provide access to the park: one 29 miles from Puerto Montt leading to Correntoso and Sargazo, another through the Lenca sector.

The park houses one-third endemic fauna species, including the Monito del Monte and Pudú Deer, within its temperate rainforest ecosystem.

Location: Los Lagos Region

Location: Llanquihue Province

Inception: 1982

Elevation above the sea: 519 m

GPS coordinates: -41.57795,-72.54414

Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:55