Malalcahuello National Reserve

The reserve encompasses 13,730 hectares of land containing forests, rivers, and volcanic formations, with the Lonquimay volcano rising 2,865 meters above sea level.

Established on March 31, 1931, the reserve experienced changes in its ecological composition due to extensive logging operations during the 1950s.

The reserve contains ancient araucaria trees, which hold traditional importance for indigenous communities of the Araucanía Region through generations.

Visitors access the reserve through Curacautín, located 30 kilometers away, where the National Forestry Corporation maintains an administrative center in Malalcahuello village.

The Piedra Santa trail extends 7.5 kilometers through oak forests and reaches elevations between 950 and 1,670 meters, offering sightings of South American Gray Foxes.

Location: Malleco Province

Inception: March 31, 1931

GPS coordinates: -38.50000,-71.58333

Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:14