Cerro Castillo National Park

Cerro Castillo National Park is one of 48 national parks in Chile. It covers 1,435 km² (143,502 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #13 largest national park in Chile (1.1% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2018, 8 years ago — the first national parks in Chile date back to 1926. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Cerro Castillo National Park

The closest airport is Balmaceda Airport (BBA), about 41 km away — around 53 minutes by car; alternatively Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport (PMQ, 107 km). Other national parks within reach include Patagonia National Park (3,045 km²), Patagonia National Park (528 km²), Isla Magdalena National Park (1,576 km²) and Laguna San Rafael National Park (17,420 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.