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This park is situated
in the western region of the Isla
Grande de Chiloé (Grand Island of Chiloé), which
is an extension of the divided coastal mountain range. It has
an area of 43,057 hectares (94,725 acres) divided into three sectors:
Chepu, Anay and Metalqui Isle. The
warm and humid climate contributes to the existence of the evergreen
forest, made up mostly of terebinth shrubs, coigüe, luma, myrtle,
tepu and larch, the latter species grows in isolated areas at
an altitude of 600 meters (1,968 ft). The fauna includes the fox
of Chiloé Island, sea lion, mountain monkey, sea otter,
Chilean shrew opossum, pudú, finch, and patagonian woodpecker.
Some of these species are endemic, due to the insular nature of
this island. Some of the most attractive places of the park are
the following: the Chanquín sector, lake Cucao and the coastal
dunes which are several kilometers long; the mouth of the Abtao
river and diverse range of vegetation; the colony of sea lions
on Metalqui island; the easily accessible Huelde lake; and the
Cole-Cole sector, to the north of Punta Huentemó, where there
is a beach suitable for fishing, walking and horseback-riding.
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Location
The Lakes region, Isla Grande de Chiloé is 90
km (56 mi) south-east of Puerto Montt. Castro is 58
km (36 mi) north-east of the Cucao sector.
Location
How to get there
From Santiago to
Puerto Montt by air, or by public or private transportation.
From Puerto Montt travel south-east towards Pargua and
cross the Chacao Channel to the island. Take Ruta 5
Sur eastbound and you will arrive in Ancud. Continue
on Ruta 5 Sur, passing Castro until you arrive at Notuco
cross. Take the turn heading east, which is an unpaved
road, until you arrive at the village of Cucao. See
Transportation
When to go
Year round.
Other nearby attractions
Castro, Chonchi, Puqueldón.
Activities
Fishing, trekking,
wildlife observation, horseback riding, sea kayak. Activities
Section
Climate
Warm, humid and oceanic with an annual rainfall
from 2,200 mm (86 in.) in Cucao to 3,000 mm (118 in.)
in the higher parts of the Piuchén mountains. The average
annual temperature is 10°C (50°F).
Services
Trails,
food.
Admission Fee
Adults: Nationals and Foreigners $1,000 Chilean
Pesos (Convert
to US Dollars).
Children (up to 12 years old): Nationals and Foreigners Free Pay. |
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