Park geography

A detailed look at terrain, elevation, and recorded natural features within the park boundaries

Comprehensive Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Tolhuaca National Park, Chile

This geographic profile provides an in-depth view of Tolhuaca National Park, situated in the La Araucanía Region of Chile. Spanning 64.74 square kilometers, the park exhibits mountain relief ranging from 700 to 1821 meters in elevation. Discover structured data on its perimeter, internal water systems, and natural landscapes including montane forests and alpine meadows.

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Andean forests and volcanic landscapes in Chile's oldest protected area

Tolhuaca National Park

Tolhuaca National Park is a protected area located in the commune of Curacautín within Malleco Province of Chile's La Araucanía Region. The park encompasses part of the forested lower western spurs and foothills of the Andes Mountains, protecting a landscape of significant ecological and historical importance. Established in 1935, the park was created on land that was previously part of Malleco National Reserve, which holds the distinction of being the first protected wildlife area in both Chile and South America. This makes the land within Tolhuaca National Park among the oldest continuously protected areas on the continent. The park features elevation ranging from 700 to 1,821 meters above sea level and contains several small lakes and ponds, including the notable Laguna Malleco and Laguna Verde. The imposing Tolhuaca volcano dominates the park's visual landscape, though it lies just outside the protected boundary.

Location: Chile
Park type: National park
Established: 1935
Area: 64.7 km²

Tolhuaca National Park National Park Details

Location overview

Exploring the regional distribution and national boundaries in Chile

Tolhuaca National Park Geographic Location and Regional Setting

Tolhuaca National Park is situated within Chile, located specifically inside the borders of the La Araucanía Region. Clear regional mapping establishes its domestic status and defines its local administrative alignment.

Countries: Chile
Regions: La Araucanía Region
Primary location: Chile

Boundary and coordinates

Explore mapped protected boundaries and calculated spatial metrics.

Tolhuaca National Park Boundary Map and Geographic Extent

Interactive boundary geometry provides visual spatial context for protected land areas. Accompanying facts display derived area measurements, coordinate limits, and geographic spans.

Boundary area: 64.2 km²
Boundary perimeter: 60.5 km
Northernmost point: 38.1744° S
Southernmost point: 38.2436° S
Easternmost point: 71.6881° W
Westernmost point: 71.9282° W
Geographic centre: 38.2036° S, 71.8252° W
North–south span: 7.7 km
East–west span: 21 km

Parque Nacional Tolhuaca

Elevation and terrain

Mountain relief metrics paired with recorded interior natural features

Tolhuaca National Park Terrain and Elevation Summary

Elevation records span from seven hundred meters to eighteen hundred twenty-one meters across the mountain terrain. Linked feature cards supply names, types, measurements, and spatial relationships for recorded natural entities within the boundary.

Elevation span

1,121 m

Vertical extent from the lowest to the highest recorded elevation in the park

Minimum elevation: 700 m
Maximum elevation: 1,821 m

Selected named natural features

Lakes

Laguna Malleco

Viewpoints

Mirador Laguna Verde

Waterfalls

Salto del Malleco

49 m high

Viewpoints

Mirador Cascada La Culebra

Rivers

Rio Malleco

Rivers

Río Pichimalleco

Tolhuaca National Park Natural Features

Environmental setting

Temperate mountain relief, dominant forest cover, and major water systems

Tolhuaca National Park Environmental Classifications and Physical Setting

Recorded landscape features, habitat types, and climate zones offer complementary ways to read the physical setting of Tolhuaca National Park. Associated classifications connect specific environmental records directly to broader atlas destinations across the region.

Relief: Mountain
Climate: Temperate
Water: Major water bodies
Forest cover: Dense forest cover
Seasonality: Seasonal

Landscape features

Mountains · Hills · Forest · Lakes · Rivers · Waterfalls · Volcano

Habitat types

Temperate broadleaf forest · Temperate coniferous forest · Montane forest · Lacustrine habitat · Riverine habitat · Wetland · Alpine meadow

Park atlas

Discover other protected landscapes across Chile's Andean foothills and compare regional park geography.

Explore Nearby National Parks and Protected Areas Around Tolhuaca National Park

Continue your exploration from Tolhuaca National Park by browsing an atlas of nearby national parks and protected areas, mapping their geographic spread across Chile's Malleco Province. This focused view helps compare diverse protected landscapes, including ancient forests and volcanic terrains, offering deeper insights into regional conservation efforts.

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Discover its mapped boundaries atop the Cordillera de Nahuelbuta.

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Relief: Mountain

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Mapped boundaries and regional geography exploration

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MoriAtlas Explorer

Continue exploring Tolhuaca National Park's geographic context and protected landscape

Deepen your understanding of Tolhuaca National Park by continuing to explore its specific mapped boundaries and regional geographic attributes. This detailed view within MoriAtlas provides essential context for appreciating the park's protected landscape identity and its place within the atlas of Chilean natural areas. Investigate the terrain and understand how its protected status shapes its landscape for further geographic discovery.

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