Isla Mocha National Reserve
National reserve in the Bío Bío Region, Chile
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Isla Mocha National Reserve is a national reserve of Chile.[1] It occupies the central portion of Mocha Island. It is located in Tirúa, Arauco Province, Bío Bío Region, Chile.[2]
| Isla Mocha National Reserve | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)[1] | |
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 Interactive map of Isla Mocha National Reserve | |
| Location | Biobío Region,  Chile |
| Coordinates | 38°22′S 73°55′W |
| Area | 21.82 km2 (8.42 sq mi) |
| Established | 1988 |
| Governing body | Corporación Nacional Forestal |
The reserve provides habitat for the pudú and for a variety of birds, including the pink-footed shearwater. Typical vegetation includes Olivillo, Chilean Myrtle, Valdivia's Patagua, Chilean Laurel, Tepa and Winter's Bark.[3]
Camino Nuevo Trail
The route is approximately 1 hour and a half, and is signposted and clear. It crosses the island from east to west, and you walk along a path of virgin nature with ferns, mosses, Nalcas, Olivillos, Notros, Canelos, Pellines, Avellanos, and Arrayanes of great size, and fauna with a variety of species such as La Fárdela Castellana or white, Choroy, Cachañas and the beautiful Chucao. At the end of this trail you will reach a viewpoint with an impressive view of the old lighthouse.
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