Nalcas National Reserve

The Nalcas National Reserve extends across 166 square kilometers of Andean terrain, featuring volcanic soils and dense forests of native Araucaria trees.

The Chilean government established this protected area on October 6, 1967, following a period of extensive logging operations during the 1950s.

The reserve contains essential habitats for regional wildlife and maintains ecological corridors that support the traditional environmental balance of Andean ecosystems.

Visitors access the reserve through marked trails starting from the CONAF administrative center in Malalcahuello village, where they receive guidance for their excursions.

The reserve shares a boundary with Malalcahuello Reserve at the summit of Lonquimay volcano, creating a combined protected zone of 313 square kilometers.

Location: Malleco Province

Inception: October 6, 1967

GPS coordinates: -38.20000,-71.45000

Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:32