Villarrica National Reserve

Villarrica National Reserve is a national reserve in Chile.[2] It consists of eleven separate sections and is also known as Hualalafquén, which in turn is the name of the main section of the reserve.[1]

Villarrica National Reserve
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Nevados de Sollipulli is part of the Hualalafquén section of the reserve.
LocationChile
Area615 km2 (152,000 acres)[1]
Established1912[1]

The reserve's boundaries have changed since its creation. Its original extension was reduced to create Huerquehue and Villarrica National Parks.[1]

The reserve is accessible via Chile Route 199.[1]

References

  1. "Reserva Nacional Villarrica". CONAF. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
  2. "World Database on Protected Areas". Archived from the original on 2012-12-05. Retrieved 2012-12-05.

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