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TO SEE
The most beautiful places to visit
are the ‘Interpretation of the Water-loving Forest’ trail, the
mouth of the Limari river, and the coastal areas.
At almost 100 years old, the House
of Administration is also quite attractive.
TO DO
Excursions/Hiking:
throughout the entire park.
Wildlife observation: especially on the 'Bosque Hidrofilo'
trail.
Environmental information: in the Environmental Information
Center
TRAILS
Interpretation
of the Water-loving Forest Trail: 10 km (6 mi) from the
Environmental Information Center. You can tour the Hydrophilic
forest and observe the factors which work together to preserve
it in a semi-desert environment. This route takes about 40 minutes.
FACILITIES
Administration:
Park Administration is found 4km (2.5 mi) from the
Environmental Information Center and 25km (16 mi) from the Pan-American
Highway. The park is open to the public only on weekends and
holidays.
Park ranger
offices: located
in Park Administration, 5km (3 mi) from the entrance.
Camping areas
El Arrayancito: administered by CONAF and are located
in the semi-desert sector, 5km (3 mi) from the Environmental
Information Center. There are 13 sites available with camping
stoves, firewood, large table areas, running water and clean
bathrooms.
Accommodation
and food:
there are seven beds available as well as a kitchen in the administrator’s house for special visits or researchers.
Services outside
the area:
Gasoline is available
on kilometer 370 of Route 5 (North) and 40km (25 mi) from the
park.
Telephones are available in Seca Gorge, 55km (34 mi)
north of the National Park
Medical care is available in Posta Cerrillos de Tamaya,
which is 50 km (31 mi) from the park, or the Ovalle Hospital,
which is 75 km (47 mi) from the park.
Food shops: Cerrillos Pobres: 22km (14 mi) from the park.
RECOMMENDATIONS
To make your visit
more enjoyable and to help us protect our natural environment,
please consider the following recommendations:
- The best time to visit the park is during spring, from August to October, however, it is advisable to avoid public holidays as many visitors choose this time.
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