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Altos del Lircay National Reserve
AMONG WOODS AND HILLS
The lagoons, rivers and hills in the park are the perfect frame
for the exuberant and aged native woods lodging the existing fauna
in the area. With an ample surface to go through, it is specially
attractive the Piedra de los Platos, which tells us about the presence
of the old inhabitants of the area; or the Quebrada de los Coigües,
ideal to be visited in winter time, when the snow reaches more than
20 centimeters, and the woods offers security and shelter.
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It is the unquestionable
kingdom of the nothofagus gender: oak,
lenga,
coigüe,
and
evergreen beech. Nevertheless, the great diversity
of flora in this park includes high-interest species, such as
the
cordilleran cypress, laurel,
hualo,
mayten,
and our national flower, lapagenia.
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There are three Conaf
rangers in charge of the park administration, who also give information
to visitors and take care of the maintenance and respect for the
ecological system in Altos del Lircay.
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The contrasts in relief
and vegetation overwhelm those who stroll along its paths.
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The excursion paths
lead the visitor along the diverse landscapes and environments
existing in Altos del Lircay. Going through woods, and hills,
and offering the possibility to admire the fauna of the park,
including foxes,
chillas (a small fox) and condors,
among some others.
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The relief of the park
is rugged. The height varies from 600 to 2,448 meters
above sea level. Hills such as El Peine, El Picazo, and Sal Si
Puedes melt with sloping areas and low hills, such as Vega de
los Treiles and Sillahur.
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The lagoons Colorada
and Tomate, plus one not named yet, are located about 2,000 meters
above sea level. These, together with the ‘Lircay’ river and the
brooks that increase it, compose the hydrography of the park.
Only in the Lircay river it is possible to swim.
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In Altos de Lircay,
there are special areas prepared for picnics, but not for camping;
then, just take a good look and pick out a warm and sheltered
place to install the camp.
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The denominated "piedras
tacita", existing in Quebrada los Platos are an interesting
example of the customs of the old inhabitants of the area, who
used them, presumably, as community mortars.
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Text: G. Salinas
Photo: Mohican S.A. |
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