Chile · national park
Tolhuaca National Park
Tolhuaca National Park is a national park in Chile, established in 1935, covering 0.1 km² (0 sq mi). It is the #45 largest of Chile's 48 national parks.
- Area
- 0.1 km²
- Established
- 1935
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ZCO · 108 km
Nearest airports to Tolhuaca National Park
- 1 ZCO108 kmstraight line
- 2 CCP193 kmstraight line
- 3 ZAL194 kmstraight line
More about Tolhuaca National Park
Tolhuaca National Park is one of 48 national parks in Chile. It covers 0.1 km² (6 ha), making it the #45 largest national park in Chile (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1935, 91 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Chile (the first dates from 1926). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Tolhuaca National Park
The closest airport is La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO), about 108 km away — around 2 h 20 min by car; alternatively Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP, 193 km). Other national parks within reach include Conguillío National Park (608 km²), Huerquehue National Park (125 km²), Laguna del Laja National Park (116 km²) and Nahuelbuta National Park (68 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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