Mocho-Choshuenco National Reserve Explained

Mocho-Choshuenco National Reserve
Iucn Category:IV
Map:Chile
Relief:1
Map Width:160
Location:Los Ríos Region, Chile
Nearest City:Panguipulli
Coordinates:-39.931°N -72.061°W
Coords Ref:[1]
Area:7537ha
Established:1994
Governing Body:Corporación Nacional Forestal

The Mocho-Choshuenco National Reserve (Pronounced:) is a natural reserve around the Mocho-Choshuenco volcano, in Los Ríos Region, southern Chile. The reserve was created by decree in March 1994 and covers 7537ha distributed in Panguipulli, Los Lagos and Futrono municipality.The principal access goes from the Pan American Highway to Enco passing by Panguipulli and Choshuenco. From Enco a small way goes to the refuge area, during the summer months tracked vehicles can go there.

Mocho-Choshuenco National Reserve has no park guards or any public infrastructure. In the refuge sector there is a mountain hut leased to Los Lagos municipality, some old military buildings ruins, and the rests of a small ski centre.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mocho-Choshuenco National Reserve . protectedplanet.net.