Quebrada de Córdoba, Nature reserve in El Quisco, Chile
Quebrada de Córdoba is a nature reserve covering 137 hectares along the Rosario stream, reaching the coast at Las Agatas beach. The landscape includes sandy beaches, river valleys, and brackish lagoons with varied vegetation.
The land grant to Santiago council member Alonso de Córdova Gómez in 1584 marked the first European settlement in this coastal zone. The area retains its name from this colonial period.
The Fundación Eladio Sobrino has managed the land and replanting efforts since 2009, focusing on restoring native plant species. Visitors can see the results of this ongoing work throughout the pathways they walk.
The reserve has a Mediterranean coastal climate with warm summers and cool winters, plus relatively low annual rainfall. Bring water and wear layers, as temperatures can change between the beach areas and higher zones.
The reserve contains 192 native plant species and 102 bird species spread across different habitats from the shoreline to inland areas. This variety makes it a special place for observing the region's wildlife.
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