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 reserve covers 108.4 hectares of coastal rock in the commune of Constitución, Talca Province. It was declared a national monument in the Santuario de la Naturaleza category by Decreto Exento N.º 1029 on 25 May 2007, a status that shapes how the site is treated today.

The reserve covers 108.4 hectares along the coast of Constitución, between Los Gringos Beach and the mouth of the Maule River. Plan your walk around low tide, when the rocks and caves can be reached without water blocking the way. Wear sturdy shoes: the rock is slippery and the ground uneven in many places.

The reserve covers 108.4 hectares of coastal rock formations in the commune of Constitución, Talca Province. It was declared a national monument in the Santuario de la Naturaleza category by Decreto Exento N.º 1029 on 25 May 2007, a status that protects the whole rocky stretch rather than a single outcrop.