Nahuelbuta National Park
Facts and practical information
Nahuelbuta National Park is one of the few parks located in La Araucanía Region of Chile's Coastal Mountain Range. It sits atop the highest part of the Cordillera de Nahuelbuta. Created in 1939, it consists of 6,832 hectares situated just 162 km northeast of Temuco. Nahuelbuta is a sanctuary for monkey puzzle trees, with specimens dating back 2,000 years. ()
Araucanía
Best Ways to Experience the Park
Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Puma, Mountain Lion, Cougar
The cougar, also known by names like puma, mountain lion, red tiger, and catamount, is a remarkable big cat native to the Americas. Scientifically known as Puma concolor, this majestic animal roams from the Canadian Yukon all the way down to the southern Andes in South...
Mammals
Darwin's fox
Darwin's fox, also known as Darwin's zorro, is a rare and endangered species of wild dog indigenous to Chile. These elusive creatures can primarily be found in areas such as Nahuelbuta National Park, the Valdivian Coastal Range, and Chiloé Island.
Mammals
Pudú
Pudus, the smallest deer species in the world, consist of two types: the northern pudu and the southern pudu. Indigenous to South America, the name "pudu" originates from the Mapuche language. The southern pudu is slightly larger than its northern counterpart but both...
Mammals
Magellanic woodpecker
The Magellanic woodpecker is a striking and sizable bird native to southern Chile and southwestern Argentina. As the southernmost member of the Campephilus genus, it is renowned for its impressive size. Males typically weigh between 312 to 363 grams, while females are...
Birds
Magellanic tapaculo
The Magellanic tapaculo is an intriguing small bird native to southern South America. It belongs to the Scytalopus genus and was once grouped with the Andean tapaculo. However, it is now recognized as its own species, though regional variations might eventually...
Birds
Nahuelbuta National Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Cordillera de Nahuelbuta.
Araucanía