Remote and rarely visited, Karukinka Park is located in southern Tierra del Fuego. Its area is four times the size of the city of Santiago. The park was donated to the Wildlife Conservation Society and is managed by the WCS program in Chile. Karukinka is considered a 300.000-hectare natural laboratory for conservation, education, and knowledge gathering about Tierra del Fuego's biodiversity.
The park features diverse ecosystems, including pampas, steppes, and wooded areas. Herbaceous plants and shrubs thrive here, adapted to the temperatures and winds. A wide variety of animals live here, including foxes, beavers, elephant seals, and numerous bird species. The area is also home to numerous guanacos. A staggering 60% of all guanacos in Chile live in Parque Karukinka.
For hiking or cycling, Karukinka is the perfect place. There are five different hiking trails of varying difficulty and length. Beautiful routes through nature where you'll feel completely alone.
There's no public transportation to Karukinka Park. You can reach the park by plane or car. If you're driving, make sure you're well prepared. There are hardly any accommodations to stay in, and there are no gas stations to fill up your car.
