Protected areas of Chile

The protected areas of Chile are areas that have natural beauty or significant historical value protected by the government of Chile. These protected areas cover over 140,000 km2 (54,054 sq mi), which is 19% of the territory of Chile. The National System of Protected Wild Areas (SNASPE by its Spanish acronym) is regulated by law #18,362 passed in 1984, and administered by the National Forest Corporation (CONAF).

Rano Kau, Parque National Rapa Nui, Easter Island
Torres del Paine National Park

There are three types of territories:

Protected areas by type

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National parks

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National reserves

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National reserves of Chile
Name Photo Natural region Area Established
Alto Bío Bío Zona Central 1912
Altos de Lircay   Zona Central 1996
Altos de Pemehue   2009
China Muerta   1968
Coyhaique 1948
El Yali   1996
Federico Albert   1981
Futaleufú   1998
Isla Mocha   Zona Sur 23.69 km2 (9 sq mi) 1988
Lago Peñuelas   Zona Central 92.6 km2 (36 sq mi) 1952
Llanquihue   Zona Sur 161.1 km2 (62 sq mi) 1912
Los Flamencos   Norte Grande 740.0 km2 (286 sq mi) 1990
Malalcahuello-Nalcas   Zona Sur 12,789 ha (49 sq mi) 1931
Mocho-Choshuenco   Zona Sur 7,537.6 km2 (2,910 sq mi) 1994
Pampa del Tamarugal   Norte Grande 102,264 ha (395 sq mi) 1987
Pingüino de Humboldt   Norte Chico 859.3 ha (3 sq mi) 1990
Ralco   Zona Central 12,421 ha (48 sq mi) 1987
Río de Los Cipreses   Zona Central 36,882 ha (142 sq mi) 1985
Costera Valdiviana   Zona Sur 597 ha (2 sq mi) 2005

Natural monuments

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Natural monuments of Chile
Name Photo Natural region Area Established
Cerro Ñielol   Zona Sur 0.89 km2 (0 sq mi) 1988
Cueva del Milodón   Zona Austral 1993
El Morado   Zona Central 30.09 km2 (12 sq mi)
La Portada   Norte Grande 0.3127 km2 (0 sq mi) 1990
Los Pingüinos   Zona Austral 0.97 km2 (0 sq mi) 1966

Nature sanctuaries

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(partial list)

Marine protected areas

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Marine and coastal protected areas

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  • Coral Nui Nui Marine and Coastal Protected Area
  • Francisco Coloane Marine and Coastal Protected Area
  • Hanga Oteo Marine and Coastal Protected Area
  • Las Cruces Marine and Coastal Protected Area
  • Mar de Juan Fernández Marine and Coastal Protected Area
  • Pitipalena-Añihue Marine and Coastal Protected Area
  • Rapa Nui Marine and Coastal Protected Area
  • Seno Almirantazgo Marine and Coastal Protected Area
  • Tortel Marine and Coastal Protected Area

Marine parks

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  • El Arenal Marine Park
  • El Palillo Marine Park
  • Islas Diego Ramírez y Paso Drake
  • Lobería Selkirk Marine Park
  • Mar de Juan Fernández Marine Park
  • Montes submarinos Crusoe y Selkirk Marine Park
  • Motu Motiro Hiva Marine Park
  • Nazca-Desventuradas Marine Park
  • TicToc-Golfo Corcovado Marine Park
  • Tierra Blanca Marine Park

Marine reserves

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  • Bahía Moreno - La Rinconada
  • Isla Chañaral Marine Reserve
  • Islas Choros - Damas
  • Pullinque Marine Reserve
  • Putemún Marine Reserve

Protected areas by region

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See also

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  • (in Spanish) Official website of CONAF, (Chilean National Forest Corporation), a government agency that is part of the Agriculture Ministry