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This park is
located in the north of the La Araucanía region set against
the background of the impressive Lonquimay volcano. Created
in 1931, the reserve has a surface area of 13,730 hectares
(30,206 acres), including the volcano.
This small reserve is interesting due to its great diversity
of flora which can be found on the slopes of the volcano,
and where the native forest is a carpet of different shapes
and colors with its
oaks,
raulíes and coigües. Among all of the plant species, however,
it is perhaps the age-old araucaria
tree which stands out because of its presence and beauty.
The araucaria
exists at a higher altitude than the others.
The rivers,
lagoons, ravines and marshes of this park boast a diverse
range of environments for its visitors to enjoy, from trekking,
mountaineering and fishing to skiing and horseback riding.
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