Lahuen Ñadi Natural Monument

Lahuen Ñadi Natural Monument
Map showing the location of Lahuen Ñadi Natural Monument

Location within Chile

Location Los Lagos Region, Chile
Nearest city Puerto Montt
Coordinates 41°24′32″S 73°02′02″W / 41.409°S 73.0338°W / -41.409; -73.0338Coordinates: 41°24′32″S 73°02′02″W / 41.409°S 73.0338°W / -41.409; -73.0338[1]
Area 2 km2 (0.77 sq mi)

Lahuen Ñadi Natural Monument is a 2 km2 (0.77 sq mi) protected ñadi area in Los Lagos Region of southern Chile. It is located between Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas. Lahue Ñadi is one of the few places in the Chilean Central Valley where mature Fitzroya stands are preserved, some of them reaching ages of 1800 years.

References

  1. "Lahuen Ñadi Natural Monument". protectedplanet.net.


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