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Huerquehue National Park
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A beautiful, mountainous
park whose surface area measures 12,500 hectares (27,500 acres),
and is characterized by its mountainous geography, and crystalline
lakes and lagoons. Easily accessible in the summer time, this
park offers the visitor a wide range of recreational options,
from simply admiring the natural beauty to camping and sports.
There are some incredible views from the park, like the Pucon
river to the Villarrica volcano. And, if you're lucky, you may
even catch a glimpse of the majestic
condor.
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Location
La Araucanía Region, 145 km (90 mi) southeast of Temuco.
33 km (20 mi) to the west is Pucón. Location
How to get there
Santiago-Temuco
by air (any season), public or private transportation,
from Temuco to Pucón buses or private vehicles. Santiago-Pucón
by air is only possible in the summer. Pucón-Paillaco
by colectivos (shared taxis). To get to the park, leave
Pucón on the road to Caburgua. At kilometer 20 on the
right is the turn towards Paillaco. After this point
you will arrive at Lake Tinquilco, and after another
two kilometers you will arrive at the park entrance.
See Transportation
When to go
Year round.
Other nearby attractions
Villarrica National Reserve, Caburgua,
Lake Caburgua.
Activities
Fishing,
swimming, mountaineering, trekking, wildlife observation,
horseback riding, photography. Activities
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Climate
There are two types of climate: a warm climate
with less than four dry months, and an icy climate,
due to altitude. The most rainy months are between May
and September, with an annual rainfall of 2,045 mm.
(80 in).
Services
Rangers,
accommodations, trails.
Admission Fee
Adults: Nationals $2,500 Chilean
Pesos; Foreigners $4,000 Chilean Pesos.
Children: Nationals $1,000 Chilean Pesos; Foreigners $2,000 Chilean Pesos.
Elderly: Nationals $1,250; Foreigners $2,000. |
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