Araucaria Forest in Villarrica National Park
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
Recommended by Carolin Zollbrecht
This Highlight goes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parque Nacional Villarrica
Tips
The second third of the route leads through a beautiful araucania forest. Araucanias existed since the time of the dinosaurs and only grow in a few regions in Chile/Argentina and Southeast Asia.
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•April 17, 2023
These prehistoric araucarias are simply wonderful to look at! They change shape depending on age. Initially still a typical fir shape, its branches later become spreading and even later the lower branches fall off and the tall trunks protrude above all other trees with an umbrella crown.
translated by•February 11, 2024
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