Ñuble National Reserve is a national reserve of

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located in the

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of Ñuble and Biobío regions.

Location

The Ñuble National Reserve is located between the southern border of the Pinto commune, Diguillín province in the Ñuble Region, and the northern border of the Antuco commune, Biobío province, in the Biobío Region. It was created on November 24, 1978.

Attractions

The reserve has 12% of Chile's plant diversity, including forests of lenga, ñirre, lleuque, and mountain cypress. In terms of fauna, there are huemul and puma, in addition to 14% of the bird species described for Chile.

Access

On the paved road to the Chillán hot springs, at km 57 take the detour to the right, called "el corte".

References

National reserves of Chile Protected areas of Ñuble Region Protected areas of Biobío Region Valdivian temperate forests 1979 establishments in Chile Protected areas established in 1979 {{Ñuble-geo-stub