Lago Peñuelas National Reserve, National reserve in Valparaíso Province, Chile.
The reserve spans 9,260 hectares featuring Mediterranean forests, wetlands, and an artificial lake that supports diverse plant and animal species.
The establishment of the reserve in 1952 followed the construction of Peñuelas Lake between 1895 and 1900 to supply water to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar.
The reserve received UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status in 1984, marking its role in preserving Chilean Mediterranean ecosystems and native species.
Visitors access the reserve through Route 68 connecting Santiago to Valparaíso, with facilities open on weekends and holidays from 8:45 to 19:00.
The area harbors 150 native plant species and 120 bird species, including endangered flora and native mammals like the Leopardus colocolo.
Location: Valparaíso Province
Inception: 1952
GPS coordinates: -33.16667,-71.48333
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:11
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