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Futaleufu National Reserve |
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The Futaleufu National Reserve, managed by CONAF, boasts
a surface area of 12,065 hectares (28,956 acres). It was created
to protect the Chilean cedar tree species (Austrocedrus chilensis)
and the Huemul (Hipocalemus bisulcus)
The Reserve, which shares a border with Argentina, is characterized
by forests of coigüe, lenga, and Chilean cedar trees
and vast areas of brushwood due to fires that occurred around
the middle of last century. Despite the relatively small size
of the Reserve and being surrounded by farming areas, the
bio diversity of vertebrate animals is prominent. There is
a strong presence of endangered and vulnerable species such
as the huemul, quirquincho (pichi), vizcacha, Argentine mountain
cat, condor, or amphibian species unique to the region. |
Location
In the 10th Region of The Lakes, Palena Province, 5 km.
(3 miles) from Futaleufu and 101 km (63 mi) north of Palena.
Location
How to get there
You can access the Reserve through Futaleufu going 5 km
(3 miles) along a gravel road. Then you must continue
on horseback.
When to go
Year round.
Other nearby attractions
Futaleufu, Futaleufu River, Espolon Lake, Lonconao Lake,
Los Alerces Argentina Park.
Activities
Horseback riding,
hiking, rafting,
river kayaking, flora
and fauna observation, fishing, photography. Activities
Section
Weather
The weather in this region is characterized by a rise
in precipitation, so much so that not one month goes dry.
The average temperature reaches only 11°C (52°F),
which does not correspond to warmer climates.
Services
Road, transportation, park rangers, accommodations, camping. |
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