Discover the 3,500-Year-Old Alerce Tree, Chaiquenes Lagoon, and Triángulo Lagoon.
Travel along the first section of the Carretera Austral, considered one of the most scenic roads in the world, until reaching the entrance to Alerce Andino National Park—a breathtaking landscape surrounded by volcanoes, valleys, and the Pacific Ocean.
This park was established to protect one of the last remaining Alerce forests, a species that was on the brink of extinction due to rampant logging in the 19th and 20th centuries. Its wood was highly valued for constructing houses and boats due to its exceptional quality.
The Alerce tree holds immense ecological significance, as it is considered the second-oldest tree species on Earth. Some specimens are over 3,000 years old, and it is also the tallest tree species in the Southern Cone, with canopies exceeding 40 meters in height.
Our hike begins along an old logging road, gradually ascending until we reach the awe-inspiring 3,500-year-old Alerce tree. After lunch, we continue towards Chaiquenes Lagoon, and finally, our journey concludes at Triángulo Lagoon.
The park hosts a unique ecosystem, serving as a habitat for diverse wildlife, including pudús, güiñas, and the elusive monito del monte.
