Nonguén National Park, National park in Concepción Province, Chile
Nonguén National Park is a protected area in the Coastal Range with roughly 3,000 hectares of temperate forest featuring native tree species like Nothofagus obliqua and Cryptocarya alba. The terrain includes dense woodland with varying elevations and several walking trails for visitors to explore.
The area was designated as a nature reserve in 2009 and elevated to national park status in 2021, marking a turning point for forest protection in the region. This upgrade followed years of efforts to safeguard the distinctive deciduous forest ecosystem.
The park protects one of the last significant deciduous forests in the region, serving as a vital refuge for local wildlife. This forest type shapes how the landscape appears throughout the Bío Bío area today.
The park is open Tuesday through Sunday with trail access until early afternoon, and visitors must depart before sunset. Those wishing to explore on foot should plan for daytime hours and wear sturdy shoes, as paths can be muddy and slippery.
The park harbors roughly 105 vertebrate species, some extremely rare such as Darwin's frog and the pudú, South America's tiniest deer. These animals are difficult to spot, but their presence demonstrates how valuable the forest is for endangered species.
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