Villarrica National Reserve

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Villarrica National Reserve, National reserve in Cautín Province, Chile.

The reserve spans 615 square kilometers across eleven separate sections, featuring temperate rainforests, volcanic landscapes, and diverse wildlife populations in southern Chile.

The Ministry of Industry and Public Works established this natural area in 1912 under Supreme Decree No. 1722 with an initial extension of 165,000 hectares.

The reserve contains traditional territories where native communities gather piñón seeds from araucaria trees according to regional customs.

Visitors can access the reserve through Chile Route 199, which connects to multiple entry points and offers parking facilities for nature activities.

The Hualalafquén section contains the Nevados de Sollipulli formation, presenting specific geological characteristics within the protected area.

Location: Cautín Province

Inception: 1912

Website: http://conaf.cl/parques/reserva-nacional-villarrica-o-hualalafquen

GPS coordinates: -38.96670,-71.51670

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:11

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