Huilo-Huilo Biological Reserve

The reserve spans 1,200 square kilometers of temperate rainforest within the Andes Mountains, containing numerous lakes, rivers, and the Mocho-Choshuenco volcano.

Founded in 1999 by mining engineer Victor Petermann through Forestal Neltume Carranco, the reserve established its foundation in 2004 to promote environmental conservation.

The reserve integrates Mapuche heritage through traditional gastronomy, incorporating local ingredients such as merkén spice, native fruits, and regional cooking methods.

The reserve maintains 250 kilometers of trails that connect visitors to untouched beaches, springs, lagoons, and wildlife observation points throughout the forest.

The isolated Valdivian ecosystem harbors the pudu, the smallest deer species globally, and contains the highest concentration of fern varieties in continental Chile.

Location: Panguipulli

Inception: 1999

GPS coordinates: -39.85333,-71.95444

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:55