Huerquehue N.P.

Excursion to Huerquehue National Park

The Huerquehue National Park is one of the most attractive destinations for nature lovers. This park is famous for its beautiful scenery, as well as the richness of the native flora and founa found in it. A natural gem that has been protected for more than a hundred years, Huerquehue is perfect for hiking, and a great snowshoeing destination during winter season.

There are 2 main trail alternatives with different difficulty.

•  The Lakes Trail is an ideal trail for those looking for a moderate walk. This trail goes by Tinquilco Lake, Chico Lake, Verde Lake, Toro Lake, Nido de Aguilas Waterfall and Trufulco Waterfall. These lakes posses an enchanting scenery, with different water colors. The waterfalls, with staggering granite walls and jumping water. During winter season, the lakes are frozen and the Araucaria and Coihue forest is covered in snow.
• Another option is the San Sebastián Mountain Taril, which is of higher difficulty, requiring a greater physical effort. It is the highest point in the park, standing out and above of everything that is around it. From the summit, you can see the entire Huerquehue National Park, at least 7 different volcanoes, multiple lakes, green lush valleys and bending rivers. This more technical trail offers some of the best views in the area and a great sense of satisfaction when reaching the summit.

Adventure in southern Chile

Both trails in Huerquehue National Park are a unique experience inmersed in dense native forest, granite mountains and spectacular views.

In this park it is possible to find the Araucarias. This tree is endemic to southern Chile and can withstand volcanic eruptions, growing slowly but surely into a gigantic 50 meter tall tree.

If you like birdwatching, you can keep an eye out for Patagonian Woodpeckers with their distinctive red head, as well as the Chucao with a very loud and characteristic sound. The chilean swallow, chercán, colilarga, rayadito, hued hued and hummingbirds all wait for you in Huerquehue National Park.

Huerquehue National Park awaits

In conclusion, this is a unique experience for those wishing to be inmersed in nature in its maximum expression and enjoy different difficulty of trails, while hiking one of Chile’s most visited National Park.

Starting and ending location of the activity: Mawida Adventures Agency, located at Alderete 656, corner of Colo Colo, Pucón.

Alternatives to visit Huerquehue National Park:

The Los Lagos trail, which passes by the Tinquilco Lake, Lago Chico, Lago Verde, and Lago Toro.
The other alternative is the San Sebastián trail, which is a bit more challenging due to its longer length.

Fall-Winter schedule: 08:30 to approximately 16:30. Spring-Summer schedule: 08:00 to approximately 16:00.

Included
* Guide
* Transportation
* Entrance fees
* Accident insurance
* Cocktail upon return to the agency

Not Included
* Food
* Clothing
* Sunglasses
* Sunscreen
* Any additional services