Isla Mocha National Reserve Explained

Isla Mocha National Reserve
Iucn Category:IV
Iucn Ref:[1]
Location:Biobío Region, Chile
Coordinates:-38.3667°N -128°W
Area Km2:21.82
Established:1988
Governing Body:Corporación Nacional Forestal

Isla Mocha National Reserve is a national reserve of Chile.[1] It occupies the central portion of Mocha Island. It is located in Tirúa, Arauco Province, Bío Bío Region, Chile.[2]

The reserve provides habitat for the pudú and for a variety of birds, including the pink-footed shearwater. Typical vegetation includes Olivillo, Chilean Myrtle, Valdivia's Patagua, Chilean Laurel, Tepa and Winter's Bark.[3]

Camino Nuevo Trail

The route is approximately 1 hour and a half, and is signposted and clear. It crosses the island from east to west, and you walk along a path of virgin nature with ferns, mosses, Nalcas, Olivillos, Notros, Canelos, Pellines, Avellanos, and Arrayanes of great size, and fauna with a variety of species such as La Fárdela Castellana or white, Choroy, Cachañas and the beautiful Chucao. At the end of this trail you will reach a viewpoint with an impressive view of the old lighthouse.

Notes and References

  1. UNEP-WCMC (2023). Protected Area Profile for Isla Mocha from the World Database on Protected Areas. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  2. Web site: CONAF Reserva Nacional Isla Mocha. 2022-02-03. www.conaf.cl.
  3. Áreas protegidas en Chile