Tamango Sector, Patagonia National Park
Sector Tamango
A forested lake area right next to the town of Cochrane, and one of the best places in the wild to see the endangered southern Andean huemul deer.
The former Cochrane Lake National Reserve is now the Tamango Sector of Patagonia National Park, about 6 km from the town of Cochrane. Southern beech forests and lakeshore trails are home to the huemul, the endangered southern Andean deer that is the national animal of Chile, and sightings are most likely at dawn and dusk. The trails range from short lakeshore walks to a full-day hike up Mount Tamango. From the summit you can see both Cochrane Lake and Cerro San Lorenzo. Visitors must register at the entrance ranger station and pay the admission fee. In peak season, guided walks with park rangers are also available.
Opening hours
All day; management station roughly 08:30–17:30 (per official site)
Nearby sights
- Cochrane Plaza & Town
- Lake Cochrane & Cochrane River
- Lagunas Altas Trail
- Patagonia National Park – Chacabuco Valley
- Calluqueo Glacier
- Caleta Tortel