Charles Darwin and his visit to La Campana, 1834
Established on October 17th of 1967
Administered by National Forest Corporation since 1974
Biosphere Reserve since 1985
Place of scientific interest since 1989
100 animal species and 320 plants, most of them endemic.
The only National Park in the continental 5th region.
Natural view point from where you will watch the Pacific Ocean and Mt. Aconcagua, the highest of America.
Tour fee: U$108.14 p/p
(At least 2 days in advance.)
LOCATION | Granizo, Olmué. |
ALTITUDE | 6.168 feet / 1.880 meters a.s.l. |
ELEVATION GAIN | 4.856 feet / 1.480 meters |
LENGTH | 12 hours – from 7:00am to 7:00 pm |
DISTANCE | 8.7 miles / 14 kilometers, round trip |
HIKING TIME | 6 – 8 hours |
SEASON | Summit, from September to May. From June to August just to the mine (4.150 f.a.s.l.) |
NUMBER OF PAX | Minimum 3 - Maximum 6 |
RESTRICTIONS | Good health, no knee injuries, over 12 years old. |
PREVIUS EXPERIENCE | Desirable. Not necessary. Excellent physical condition. |
DIFFICULTY LEVEL | Medium-high |
TRANSPORTATION | SUV or car. |
METEOROLOGICAL CONDITION | Mediterranean weather, rains from May to August, around 500 mm. |