Las Palmas de Cocalán National Park

Las Palmas de Cocalán National Park is a protected reserve in the Cachapoal Province of central Chile, preserving diverse habitats across its land. The site is managed through cooperation between private owners and the national forest authority.

The reserve received its protected status in 1972, with official boundaries established in 1989. These designations secured the long-term preservation of the region's natural resources.

The park represents a collaboration between private landowners and conservation authorities, with two agricultural societies maintaining traditional land practices alongside protection efforts.

Entry requires advance permission from the private owners, who must be contacted directly. The site has no public facilities, so visitors should prepare for basic conditions.

The reserve protects around 3,500 specimens of Chilean palm trees, an endemic species found almost nowhere else. This population represents the largest and southernmost group of these rare plants.

Location: Las Cabras

Operator: Corporación Nacional Forestal

GPS coordinates: -34.20370,-71.10155

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:06