Bosque Fray Jorge National Park

The forest spreads across 100 square kilometers, featuring dense vegetation sustained by coastal fog in an otherwise arid environment near Ovalle.

Established in 1941, this natural area was first discovered in 1627 by a Franciscan priest searching for construction timber materials.

The park stands as a research center for botanical studies, hosting scientists who examine its rare combination of desert and forest ecosystems.

Visitors can access multiple hiking trails throughout the park, with the administration office providing maps and guidance for nature observation.

The forest contains plant species typically found 1,250 kilometers south, surviving through the camanchaca fog that provides essential moisture.

Location: Limarí Province

Inception: April 14, 1941

Elevation above the sea: 355 m

Operator: Corporación Nacional Forestal

GPS coordinates: -30.66250,-71.68278

Latest update: May 10, 2025 19:17