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The Huilo-Huilo Biological Reserve is found near the entrance
to the Chilean Patagonia and in the middle of the Temperate
Humid Forest in the south of Chile.
This private project is located along the shores of Pirihueico
Lake, near Panguipulli, and it boasts 60,000 hectares (144,000
acres) of land. The territory consists of a combination of
preserved areas, plots of land for sale, and developing tourism.
The plots of land cover less than 1% of the total project,
reserving the majority for preservation efforts and tourist
use. The Huilo-Huilo Foundation is concerned with the preservation
of the park and further informs and communicates the value
of Temperate Rainforests, a scarce eco-system that represents
0.9% of all the forests in the world. There are 250 km. (156
miles) of paths and trails throughout the hundreds of tree
species, which enable you to discover untouched beaches, river
sources, springs and lagoons, bird refuges and representatives
of the native wildlife.
You will find a cafe and accessible trails near the Saltos
del Huilo-Huilo. The Mocho Volcano is also being equipped
for skiing. This area is ideal for tracking down animals such
as deer, foxes, and pumas; horseback riding; mountain biking;
fly fishing among the waterfalls and underground caverns of
the Blanco River; bathing in the hot springs; zip lining or
canopy at 70 m (230 ft.) above the ground; or sailing, rafting
and kayaking in the Fuy, Enco, and Pirihueico Rivers. |
Location
Situated 56 km. (35 miles) from Panguipulli in the Tenth
Region of the Lakes. Location
How to get there
The main access is from Panguipulli along an international
road, Huahum Passage, that leads to San Martin de los
Andes. You can access the park from the route that leaves
Temuco and passes through Villarrica, Lican Ray, Coñaripe,
and Neltume Lake. It is a distance of 170 km. (106 miles).
By air: arrive at the Choshuenco Airport, located 14 km.
(9 miles) from the reserve.
When to go
Year round.
Other nearby attractions
Saltos de Huilo-Huilo, Pirihueico Lake, Mocho Volcano,
Fuy river, Enco river, Blanco River.
Activities
Mountain climbing, excursions, river
kayaking , horseback
riding , sport fishing, skiing, mountain biking, flora
and fauna observation, hiking, windsurfing. Activities
Section
Weather
The weather here is temperate and rainy and the average
temperature reaches only 11°C (52°F). Precipitation
rises to 2,000 mm (78 inches) or more with intense snowfalls
in the wintertime due to its location within the Andes
mountain chain. Humidity is characteristic of the Tenth
Region averaging more than 80% on a regular basis and
less than 75% during the less humid months.
Services
Trails and roads, transportation, accommodations, cabins. |
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