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WHAT
TO SEE
Perhaps the main attraction of this
park is simply to enjoy the beautiful wooded landscape and lagoons
hidden within the forest. Especially in some of the more primitive
areas of the park: Chaicas river valley, Chaiquenes lagoon, Triángulo
lagoon, Fría lagoon, Sargazo lagoon and Pangal. It is also worth
it to visit the Chaicas river waterfall.
Surrounding the Sargazo Lagoon close
to the Fría Lagoon in the Correntoso sector is an area
of alerces approximately 800 years old and another section about
3 thousand years old.
WHAT
TO DO
Walking: in all
areas of the park.
Wildlife observation: in all areas of the park.
Boat trips: in Chaiquenes lagoon and in areas bordering
the park (Reloncavi Estuary for example)
TRAILS
The park has a network
of trails which allow you to discover beautiful, ancient forests
and lagoons. The trails are suitable for backpackers and other
visitors who are in good physical condition. The main stretches
are as follows:
Correntoso-Pangal
River: 3.2 km (2 mi) long and takes approximately between
1.5 and 2 hrs. to hike.
Pangal River-Shelter:
2.1 km (1.3 mi) long and takes 45 to 60 min.
Lake Sargazo: between
the Conaf guard post and the west side of the Sargazo lake, bordering
the lake. 4 hours taking a mountain path.
Lake Sargazo-Fría
Lagoon: 4.5 km (2.8 mi) taking approximately 3 hrs. Beginning
on the west side of the Sargazo lake until the Fría lagoon.
Chaicas river waterfalls:
1,640 ft long trail, approximately 20 min.
Chaiquenes Lagoon-Triángulo
Lagoon: 3 km (1.8 mi) and takes approximately 2 hrs.
FACILITIES
Area
Administration:
located in Puerto Montt.
Park
Ranger office: the
park has four guard posts found in Correntoso,
Sargazo, in the Chapo
lake sector and in the Chaicas river
valley. Each one is occupied by at least one park
ranger.
Camping
sites: in
the Correntoso sector which is situated at the entrance to the
park from Correntoso village. 5 sites are available with cooking
range, table area, and waste services.
Accommodations:
The Alerce Mountain Lodge is located outside the park. There are
no stores to buy food and supplies within the park, only shelters.
Shelters
(refugios) :
Along the network of trails there are three shelters available
(each 98.4 square feet): on the Pangal river, Sargazo lagoon and
the Fría lagoon.
Services
outside the area:
First Aid: Correntoso
post, 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from the ranger's office; Lake Chapo post,
14 km (9 mi) from the village of Correntoso. Chaicas post, 11
km (7 mi) from the sector's park ranger office.
Shops for food supplies: Correntoso, Lenca and Puerto Montt.
Telephone: In Puerto Montt 32 km (20 mi) from Correntoso,
and 47 km (29 mi) from the Chaicas guard post.
RECOMMENDATIONS
To help us protect the
natural resources, please take into consideration the following
suggestions:
- It is recommended that you visit
the park preferably between the months of November and March
when conditions are more suitable.
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