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Huerquehue National Park: Ancient Araucaria Forests and Glacial Lakes in La Araucanía
Mapped protected area in the Andean foothills of Southern Chile.
Delve into the protected landscape of Huerquehue National Park, a key component of Chile's southern conservation efforts within the La Araucanía Region. This national park is defined by its ancient araucaria forests, home to the iconic monkey puzzle tree, and a network of clear glacial lakes including Tinquilco Lake. Its mountainous terrain, rising from 720 to 2,000 meters, showcases a vital representative of the Andean-Patagonian forest ecosystem, offering rich context for map exploration and understanding protected-area geography.
- Area
- 125 km²
- Established
- 1967
- IUCN
- II
- Visitors
- 35.5K annual


