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Lenga Forest Walk at Reserva Nacional Magallanes

Start your morning in the lenga beech forest before the day gets busy.

Best time: noneAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Reserva nacional Magallanes

    Arrive at the entrance of Reserva Nacional Magallanes. This national nature reserve is located 8 km from the center of town and is administered by Corporación Nacional Forestal (Conaf). Use the morning light to explore the beech forest of far southern America.

  2. 10:00

    Head back toward the center of town for lunch. Since there are no specific food shops listed in the immediate context, check the route to find a suitable spot in town.

  3. 10:30

    Reserva nacional Magallanes

    Return to the reserve for a second look or a longer walk. Look for local wildlife including foxes, cougars, deer, owls, and woodpecks in the lenga trees.

Local tip

The reserve is 8 km from the center of town. Plan your travel time accordingly.

Check before you go

  • Verify opening hours with Corporación Nacional Forestal (Conaf) as they are not specified in the context.
  • Check transport options from the town center to the reserve.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Punta Arenas (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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