Cerro Horcón de Piedra

Cerro Horcón de Piedra is a mountain summit in the Coastal Range of central Chile. The peak rises approximately 1,974 meters above sea level and provides sweeping views across the surrounding landscape from its slopes.

The mountain and surrounding area were designated as a protected nature sanctuary in 2011. This legal protection preserved a large tract of land with its original vegetation and ecology.

The mountain is home to rare plant species native to this region, including trees that grow nowhere else in the area. These plants make the location an important habitat for local wildlife.

Visitors should bring sturdy hiking gear and check weather conditions before heading up, since conditions can change rapidly. The journey requires physical stamina and good planning to stay safe.

The protected area covers nearly 2,000 hectares with some of the last remaining natural vegetation zones in the region. This expanse preserves a piece of Mediterranean ecosystem that has largely vanished elsewhere.