CHILE~ Huerquehue National Park - UNESCO ~

... Pretty nature view... the park is one of the oldest protected wilderness areas in the country... located in the foothills of the Andes... in a rainforest full of araucarias which is affectionately known as the monkey puzzle... this massive tree reaches a height of 80 m and can live more than 3,000 years... considered sacred by the Mapuche which are the indigenous inhabitants of this region... the seeds of the tree were often harvested as a source of food... the park is also known for its breathtaking mountainous landscapes, where hills and valleys contain numerous lakes and lagoons... its name in Mapuche means "place of messengers", which refers to the sounds of the forest one can hear throughout the park... with many wonderful stamps👍...  Thanks a lot Hernan!¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Huerquehue National Park is located near the central midway part of Chile near the border of Argentina. The park encompasses an area of 125 sq km creating one of the smaller national parks within the country.The mountainous landscape varies in elevation from 720 to 2,000 m.

The park is part of a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve of the Araucarias Biosphere Reserve, created by UNESCO in 1983. that protects the tall araucaría trees with their mossy bark. You will also see the native evergreen coigüe trees in the higher regions, along with similar lenga trees. 

Stamps:

Christmas

(Issued 20-11-2018)

Whales at Sea Park Francisco Coloane

(Issued 2024)

Chilean Cartography

(Issued 04-11-2015)

Christmas December

(Issued 2022)