Río de Los Cipreses National Reserve

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Río de Los Cipreses National Reserve
IUCN Category Ia (Strict Nature Reserve)
Río de Los Cipreses National Reserve
The white dot is the location of Rancagua
The white dot is the location of Rancagua
Location O'Higgins Region, Chile
Established 1985
Governing body Corporación Nacional Forestal

Río de Los Cipreses National Reserve is a nature reserve located in Machalí, O'Higgins Region, Chile. It is named after Río de Los Cipreses, a tributary of Cachapoal River and lies in one of the most glaciated areas of the Central Chile Andes.

The reserve protects some of the northernmost stands of Austrocedrus chilensis.

The reserve offers opportunities for mountain climbing. It is home to challenging mountains, including Palomo volcano, Alto de Los Arrieros and Cerro Dr. Hernán Cruz.

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