Rocas de Constitución, Nature reserve in Constitución, Chile
Rocas de Constitución is a nature reserve spread along the coast covering approximately 108 hectares between Los Gringos Beach and the Maule River mouth. The most prominent formations are La Iglesia and Piedra del Elefante, distinctive rock outcrops that rise from the sea.
The Chilean government officially established this coastal area as a protected natural sanctuary in 2007 to safeguard its environmental value. This designation reflected growing recognition of the need to preserve this distinctive stretch of coastline.
The rock formations carry names like La Iglesia and Piedra del Elefante, connected by locals to old stories of pirates and shipwrecks that shape how people experience the place today. These tales remain part of how the community relates to this coastline.
Visit during lower tide levels to access the rock formations more easily and explore caves without water obstructing the way. Wear sturdy shoes since the rocks are slippery and the ground is uneven in many places.
The prominent rock formation called La Iglesia rises approximately 50 meters high and features deep caves carved by marine erosion that become accessible at low tide. These caves create an unexpected underground dimension that makes exploring this location truly distinctive.
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