The Valdivian jungle is one of the most relevant characteristics of the Chilean vegetation, its forests, trees and climbing plants are the most fascinating elements of these enormous extensions of land. In the Los Lagos Region, it’s the Chiloé National Park, a nature reserve that stands out for having one of these jungles. At kupos.cl we tell you more about this great park.
Located on the large island of Chiloé, the Chiloé National Park was founded in 1982 and has an extension of more than 42,000 hectares. In addition to the abundant vegetation, the reserve contains exotic flora like tepa and myrtle. In terms of fauna, the Chiloé National Park has a great variety of endemic mammals and birds.
The main attractions of the park are the colonies of sea lions, Lake Cucao and the coastal dunes. Also noteworthy are the various trails within the Chiloé National Park such as the Chepu River - Lar River, El Tepual, the Cucao Dunes and the Cole River. All with different levels of difficulty for trekking, camping or simply enjoying a quiet picnic.
However, the Chiloé National Park has much more than nature and fauna. In this park there are archaeological sites of great historical importance, making it a well known destination among ethnographic and paleontological associations, which come to Playa Rehue, the most important site of all. The existence of this place has given the park a significant sense of cultural heritage in the region.
In the vicinity of the park you can find towns that preserve cultural elements of the Huilliche ethnic group. In Mapudungun language "huilliches" means "people of the south", and is the word designated to identify the indigenous people of Los Lagos Region. Currently, the Chiloé National Park invites you to discover part of the indigenous culture of the site through interactions with the people. At the same time, it encourages economic activities, with the sale of typical foods and handicrafts to help the population subsist.
How to get to the Chiloé National Park?
The Chiloé National Park is 1,200 kilometers away from Santiago, and to visit this place you must first get to Puerto Montt. The main terrestrial access to this city is through Route 5 and at kupos.cl we take you by bus to Puerto Montt with the best offers and services.
On the other hand, El Tepual International Airport is the main air terminal of Los Lagos Region, and at kupos.cl we indicate you the best transportation alternatives to and from all airports of Chile.
From Puerto Montt, you must go to Pargua, where you can take a ferry that will take you to Chiloé's Island. The whole journey from Puerto Montt to Chiloé is 233 kilometers, which are approximately 4 and a half hours. The trip to the Chiloé National Park will be absolutely worth it, the mix between lakes, forests and history make this park a mandatory destination in the wonderful south of Chile.
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