Tolhuaca National Park

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Tolhuaca National Park was created in 1935, and today it includes Curacautin and Collipulli towns, in 6474 hectares. Malleco river is born inside this park, surrounded by native vegetation that includes araucarias, coigües and oak forests. From here you can see the Tolhuaca Volcano (over 2000 meters high) and the Saltos del Malleco, Chilpas and Verde Lagoon paths, among others.

Attractions

Flora and fauna. Tolhuaca Volcano and paths.

Activities

Trekking, picnic, flora and fauna contemplation, photography.

Location

Ninth region. Located 43 kilometers north of Curacautin

How to get there?

Land route, from Route 5 to Malleco, Curacautin and Lautaro.

When to go?

All year long.

Climate

Rainy, moderate weather. This weather features rain all year long; in the interior, the temperature oscillates between day and night time. In the high lands there´s a cold weather.

Services

Information center, forest ranger.

Surroundings

Los Arenales Winter Center, Volcán Lonquimay Winter Center, Mesacura Hill, Colico Lake, Conguillío Lake, Arcoiris Lagoon, Galletue Lagoon, Malalcahuello, Conguillío National Park, Tolhuaca National Park, Alto Bío Bío National Reserve, Dillo River, Indio Waterfalls, Manzanar Springs, Llaima Volcano, Tolhuaca Volcano.

Admission

Entrance is $1700 Chilean pesos for adults and $800 Chilean pesos for kids.