National Park in der Zentral Zone und eine kleine Beschreibung über Chile por Chile-Trip.de Chile ist bekannt für die „verrückteste Geographie der Welt“. Das Land ist mehr als 4200 km lang mit einer durchschnittlichen Breite von 180 Kilometern. Das Territorium wird durch die Andenkordillere geprägt, die in Venezuela beginnt und in der Antarktis im Meer versinkt. Die höchste Erhebung der Anden in Chile ist der Berg „Ojos del Salado“ mit 6893m. Jedoch ist der Aconcagua mit 6959m, der sich in Argentinien an der Grenze zu Chile befindet, der höchste Gipfel der Anden.

1. Chile’s Parks
Central Zone
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I N T R O D U C T I O N
Chile has 100 state-designated Protected
Wilderness Areas, which include 35 parks, 49
reserves and 16 monuments. Together, they cover
almost 20 percent of the nation’s territory.
The National Parks differ from the National
Reserves and Natural Monuments in that the
natural resources within the parks may not
be used for economic purposes and must be
protected.
The country also has ecological reserves
established by the private sector, all with a
strong emphasis on sustainable tourism and
all contributing to the conservation of our
ecosystems.
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2. PA R K S I N C H I L E ’ S C E N T R A L Z O N E W H AT Y O U N E E D T O K N O W A B O U T PA R K S
Parks in the Central Zone
Chile’s central zone is home to the country’s most important
urban, manufacturing and agricultural centers. But
despite this urban development, a large number of
Protected Wilderness Areas create veritable oases for
enjoying the area’s rich biodiversity.
Most outstanding are places like the La Campana National
Park, considered a World Biosphere Reserve with its
abundance of Chilean palm trees, the El Morado Natural
Monument, an icon of outdoor sports in the Metropolitan
Region and the Radal Siete Tazas National Park, and its
succession of waterfalls. And then there are the parks on
Chile’s islands, like the Juan Fernández Archipelago and
Easter Island, both home to unique biodiversity that has
evolved in isolation, hundreds of kilometers from the
continent in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
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3. V a l p a r a í s o R e g i o n
This park is part of the coastal mountain range, the
Cordillera de la Costa, an area visited by Charles Darwin
in 1834. It is characterized by a high concentration of plant
species and is a World Biosphere Reserve. La Campana has a
very important number of Chilean palm trees, all more than
50 years old, located in the Ocoa sector.
Must-See Attractions: From the Granizo sector, you can
access the 7-km Andinista trail, which winds through forests
of boldo, roble, peumo and quillay to the top of the La
Campana mountain (1,884 m above sea level). From the top
of the trail, you can see both the Andes mountains and the
Pacific Ocean.
Other activities: The Ocoa palm grove has an abundance
of palm trees, especially in the El Amasijo ravine. Nearby,
you can also hike to the 30-m high La Cortadera waterfall,
located at the end of a 6-km trail.
How to get there: The Granizo and Cajón Grande sectors
can be accessed from the town of Olmué. To reach the Ocoa
sector, follow Route 5 towards the town of Ocoa, and then
follow Route 314 for 14 km.
Regional CONAF office.
Phone: (56-32) 2320210, Email: valparaiso.oirs@conaf.cl.
SERNATUR Valparaíso.
Phone: (56-32) 2846601 - 2846602, infovalparaiso@sernatur.cl
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4. V a l p a r a í s o R e g i o n
This wetlands area has international importance and is
protected by the RAMSAR Convention. It is home to 139
bird species, including 33 migratory bird species, as well as
many different mammal and reptile species.
Must-See Attractions: This is an ideal site for bird watching,
since one quarter of all of Chile’s different species can be
found here. Most are aquatic birds, including flamingos,
swans, Franklin Gulls and Brown-hooded Gulls, numerous
duck species, Cocoi heron, burrowing owls and many more.
How to get there: It is 35 km south of Santo Domingo and
135 km south of Valparaíso. From Santo Domingo, take
Route 66 to El Convento and then take the coastal road to
the reserve.
Regional CONAF office.
Phone: (56-32) 2320210, valparaiso.oirs@conaf.cl
SERNATUR Valparaíso.
Phone: (56-32) 2846601 - 2846602, infovalparaiso@sernatur.cl
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5. V a l p a r a í s o R e g i o n
The moai - carved stone statues unlike anything else in the
world - are the most distinctive feature of this park and
of Easter Island. The site has been a designated UNESCO
World Heritage Site since 1995 because of the cultural and
anthropological legacy represented by the statues and
because of the island’s one-of-a-kind ecosystem.
Must-See Attractions: The summit of the Rano Kau volcano,
found on the extreme southwest part of the island, offers
a striking view into the crater of volcano, where a lagoon
has formed by the accumulation of rainwater. Rano Raraku
was the main quarry and carving area for the moai, and a
visit will reveal more about how these colossal statues were
carved from volcanic rock. The island’s most colorful event
- the Tapati Rapa Nui - takes place during the first weeks of
February with sports and artistic competitions.
Other activities: Both the Poike sector, with its carved head
of Vai a Heva, and the Papa ui Hetu area, with its petroglyphs,
are popular stargazing sites. The peninsula can be accessed
by horse or on foot.
How to get there: LAN airlines flies from Santiago to Easter
Island seven times a week. Naval vessels visit monthly.
www.lan.com
CONAF Isla de Pascua.
Phone: (56-32) 2838419, enrique.tucki@conaf.cl.
SERNATUR Valparaíso.
Phone: (56-32) 2846601 - 2846602, infovalparaiso@sernatur.cl
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6. V a l p a r a í s o R e g i o n
The most outstanding thing about this park is its endemic
vegetation, with plant species varying from one island to the
next. The archipelago is also home to the Juan Fernández
Firecrown, a rare, endemic hummingbird.
Must-See Attractions: Trekking is possible on Robinson
Crusoe island, by following a 1.8-km trail to the Alejandro
Selkirk lookout. The trail can be quite steep, 30 degrees at
some points. The best time for visiting the park is between
October and March, when the island’s relatively heavy rainfall
(1 meter per year) lessens.
Other activities: It is possible to scuba dive around the island.
You can also camp on different parts of the island, including
the areas around Puerto Francés, Villagra, Vaquería and
Puerto Inglés.
How to get there: Local airlines - LASSA and ATA - make
weekly flights from Santiago. Naval vessels make the trip
regularly in December and February, and intermittently the
rest of the year. The boat trip takes 1.5 days from Valparaíso.
www.comunajuanfernandez.cl
CONAF Juan Fernández:
Mobile Phone: (56-09) 74304793,
parquenjfernandez@yahoo.cl
SERNATUR Valparaíso.
Phone: (56-32) 2846601 - 2846602, infovalparaiso@sernatur.cl
ARCHIPELAGO JUAN FERNÁNDEZ NATIONAL PARK

7. M e t r o p o l i ta n R e g i o n
El Morado is 93 km from Santiago in the Baños Morales
sector of the Cajón del Maipo. It is an outdoor sports paradise
for people from Santiago that encompasses 3,009 hectares of
land. There are numerous trekking and mountain climbing
routes.
Must-See Attractions: Expert climbers can scale El Morado
(5,060 m) and El Mirador del Morado (4,320 m).
Other activities: Trekking is the most popular activity. One
of the best-known trails takes you to Laguna El Morado at the
foot of the San Francisco glacier, an 8 km hike. It provides an
excellent chance to observe the local flora and fauna.
How to get there: Take Metrobus MB-72 from the Vicuña
Mackenna bus stop 14 directly to the Baños Morales turnoff.
This bus runs only from December through March and takes
you to within 400 yards of the park administration office. In
a private vehicle, follow Route G-25, which is paved until San
Gabriel. From there, it is 23 km on gravel to Baños Morales.
You need four-wheel drive during the fall, winter and spring.
www.turmaipo.cl
Regional CONAF Office
Phone: (56-2) 3280339 and ask for Areas Silvestres ,
consulta@conaf.cl
Address: Paseo Bulnes 285, Office 703
SERNATUR Santiago.
Av. Providencia 1550, contacto@sernatur.cl
Phone: (56 2) 7318336- 7318337
El Morado
Phone: (56-9) 89019775, contact: Guillermo Bravo
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8. M a u l e R e g i o n
The main attraction here is the sequence of seven waterfalls
and their respective “cups,” or natural pools that the Río
Claro de Molina has carved out of the hard basalt rock over
thousands of years.
Must-See Attractions: This is an attractive destination
for river kayakers, who can dart through the numerous
waterfalls and rapids on the Claro river. The rapids vary in
difficulty, including beginner and expert levels.
Other activities: There are camping areas, scenic viewpoints
and trails for the handicapped. Trekking and sport fishing
are also popular.
How to get there: The main entrance to the park is along
the road connecting the city of Molina with the mountain
region of Parque Inglés. The road is paved the first 25 km
and the rest is gravel. It is accessible year-round. You can
also find shared taxi service (colectivos) from the Molina
bus terminal.
Regional CONAF Office.
Phone: (56-71) 234 751, maule.oirs@conaf.cl
SERNATUR Maule.
Phone: (56-71) 233669, infomaule@sernatur.cl
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9. M a u l e R e g i o n
This reserve showcases ancient, thousand-year-old hardwood
forests of roble, lenga and coihues, as well as huge volcanoes
like the Descabezado Volcano and the Quizapu Volcano. It is
also famous for its excellent trekking trails.
Must-See Attractions: There is a 7 km trekking trail in the
Enladrillado sector that takes 11 hours, round trip, ascending
through the forest until you reach a triangular flat area at
the top of the mountain. Many believe this was once a UFO
landing site and Ufologists have organized expeditions to the
location.
Other activities: Camping, observing the animal and plant
life, and nature photography are all popular, especially in
autumn when the trees turn orange and red.
How to get there: The reserve is located 66 km east of Talca,
passing through the town of San Clemente. 40 km are paved,
26 are gravel. It is accessible year round, but the winter
months can be complicated because of snow on the final 4
km of the road.
Regional CONAF Office.
Phone: (56-71) 234751, maule.oirs@conaf.cl
SERNATUR Maule.
Phone: (56-71) 233669, infomaule@sernatur.cl
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