Parque Oncol
A temperate rainforest reserve in Valdivia, with canopy walkways and a hilltop lookout offering views of the Pacific, the Andean volcanoes and the river network.
Parque Oncol is a privately protected stretch of Valdivian temperate rainforest covering about 750 hectares. Several trails wind through stands of tall southern beech and Chilean laurel, and the canopy walkway lets you experience zip-lining above the treetops. On clear days, the lookout at roughly 715 metres offers views of both the Pacific and the Andean volcanoes, including Villarrica and Osorno. Admission is about 5,000 pesos. The park lies about 30 km from the city centre and requires a car, though shuttle buses run on summer weekends.
Opening hours
About 09:00–19:00 (summer)
Nearby sights
- Parque Costero Curiñanco
- Parque Saval
- Jardín Botánico UACh
- Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Valdivia
- Museo Histórico y Antropológico Maurice van de Maele
- Feria Fluvial & Sea Lions
- Carlos Anwandter Nature Sanctuary
- Submarino O'Brien Museum