Discover the Conguillio National Park, Adventure to the Heart of the National Park
Highlights
- Volcán Llaima, one of the most active volcanoes in Chile.
- Ancient forests and ancient araucaria forests
- Crystalline lakes such as Lago Conguillío.
- Scenic Hiking that offers views of mountains, valleys and forests.
- Diverse fauna and flora including birds, zorros and endemic species, and discover the rich native flora.
- Panoramic viewpoints of the volcanic landscape and surrounding nature.
- Unique Geology and the impact of volcanic eruptions on the landscape.
- Rivers and waterfalls that cross the park.
Itinerary
We invite you today to Enjoy a day of adventure that will immerse you in the natural wonder of the Conguillío National Park in the heart of the Araucanía.
We will leave the hotel in Pucón early in the morning at the agreed time to go to Melipeuco about 124 km from the city. Until reach one of the most relevant places in the region, which is the Conguillío National Park.
The Conguillío emerged in 1950 as a Forest Reserve and in 1970 it was granted the classification of National Park. In 1987 merges with the Paraguas park, due to its ecological characteristics and common geographical areas, so its sovereignty currently extends to 60,833 hectares of surface.
The park is characterized by its extensive forest mass, in which the araucaria stands out accompanied by other species, as well as the lagoons with their pure and crystalline waters. Being located in The mountain area between 700 and 2500 meters above sea level offers us one of the most stunning combinations of nature, not to mention the incredible panoramic views.
The park has 13 signposted trails in total, and among the main attractions that we will find, we can point out the Llaima volcano, Green lagoons, Arco Iris, Captrén and Quepe, Lake Conguillío, this lake located at the foot of Sierra Nevada and framed with abundant native vegetation, large araucarias, forests of Coigüe, Lenga, Cypress.
We will also find like inside the park theSalto Trout is cute and Truful-Truful Falls, Sierra Nevada, Cerro La Cruz and ski center Llaima Volcano.
The entire area is inserted where the original Pehuenche ethnic group lived, which is reflected both in the objects found and by the numerous indigenous names of places and geographical features of importance.
Six are identified main hiking trails, and we will visit them all during the route. “Sierra Nevada“ with excellent views along the way of Lake Conguillío, the Llaima volcano and of glaciers. “Los Carpinteros” between Araucaria and Lenga forests. You access the Captrén Lagoon, rich in birdlife.
We will also visit “Las Araucarias”, “Las Vertientes”, with 800 meters of extension, along the way They cross a series of water courses that originate underground. Other path will be the “Truful-Truful Canyon”, which reveals the interesting geological history of the area and “Cerro Colorado”, passes through the western slope of the Llama Volcano, you can see the central valley and the slags.
During our adventure we will find some point with the best view to enjoy a exquisite box lunch, so we replenish energy to continue to our next stop.
On the road We will find different samples oflocal fauna and endemic, such as the puma, the guiña, the black woodpecker, brown-striped lizard, Darwin`s frog and water turtle dulce and the little monkey of the mountain, the smallest marsupial in the world, the condor, the harrier and various aquatic birds that can be seen from its lagoons.
Also during the trek we will be able to appreciate the different flows oflava of the Llaima Volcano, which extends to about 3,125 meters above sea level. It is one of the most impressive points for everyone since we will find in the place lava base conformations hardly seen in another part of the world.
After our day full of adventures during our exploration in the National Park Conguillío, we will return to our starting point.
This experience You will leave with a feeling of accomplishment after having explored this paradise natural.
included with
- Transfer.
- Appetizer.
- Regular service with Conductor Guide in Spanish.
- Private Service with Bilingual Guide (Esp-Ing-Fran-Ale-Ita).
excluded by
- Drinks or food not specified.
- Tuition fees.
- Unspecified extras.
Essential
Information
- Minimum 2 passengers for regular operation.
- Activity is subject to climatic conditions.
- Service order and schedules can be modified for better operation.
Restrictions
- Acceptable physical conditions for a walk of at least 3 hours.
Detailed Description
If you are excited by the adventure and you like trekking, this is one of the most exciting places and beautiful from the south of Chile. If you come to the Araucanía region, you cannot stop enjoying this experience with us. unique experience.
Just about 124 km away, From Pucón we will find the Park Nacional Conguillío. This is characterized for its extensive forest mass, in which the araucaria accompanied by other species stands out, as well as the lagoons with their waters pure and crystal clear, among its main attractions we will find the Llaima volcano, lagoons Verde, Arco Iris, Captrén and Quepe, Lake Conguillío.
We can also find places as beautiful and impressive as theSalto Trucha linda and Truful-Truful Falls, Sierra Nevada, Cerro La Cruz and Llaima Volcano ski center.
It is an inhabited area for the native people Pehuenche, for which highlights the names of their native language. We will take a walk through the park for about 5 to 6 hours in total along different trails in the park, halfway day we will look for a viewpoint to eat our Box Lunch and regain strength to continue.
Some of the Trails that we will travel are Sierra Nevada, Los Carpinteros, Las Araucarias, The Vertientes, Cañadón del Truful-Truful and Cerro Colorado, until reaching the top of the mountain for the best view and biggest reward of the trip.
Without a doubt one experience that you cannot miss if surrounding yourself with nature and adventure is what yours.
