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Cerro Nielol National Monument |
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| General Introduction of the Cerro Nielol National Monument:
The Cerro Nielol Natural Monument covers an average area of 196.9 acres and is supervised by the Conaf. The Cerro Nielol Natural Monument is one of the protected areas of Chile. The natural monument houses four mountain routes, games for children as well as a restaurant. The "La Patagua" area was demarcated to commemorate the conclusion of agreements between the Mapuches and the Chilean Army in 1881. During this time the first Mapuches surrendered the land so that the city could be built and aimed at living in peace. The Cerro Nielol Natural Monument contains a ceremonial and a prayer area for the Mapuche.
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Location of the Cerro Nielol Natural Monument:
The Cerro Nielol Natural Monument is situated in the La Araucanía region, in Temuco. You can get there by air or or by land. The Santiago-Temuco air route will reach you there or even the traveling by the Prat Street.
Other Attractions in the Cerro Nielol Natural Monument:
You can reach the natural monument at any time of the year. The other attractions in the natural monument are as follows:
Temuco
Activities in the Cerro Nielol Natural Monument:
Walking
Observation of wildlife
Hiking
A natural monument is a type of natural lineament of splendid worth as it has an outstandingly rare value as well as a representative of special qualities that signify the culture of Chile. A natural monument has the following features:
The area must house one or more features of an outstanding value. There should be proper natural lineaments, like waterfalls, caves, craters, fossil beds, sand dunes and marine features, in addition to other types of fauna and flora. In the vicinity of natural monuments there may be natural lineaments, like cave dwellings, cliff-top forts, archaeological sites or natural sites.
The surface area must be fairly large in order to support the integrity of the lineament and the area around it.
The admission fee is fixed at $700 Chilean Pesos for the adults and $200 Chilean Pesos for the children.
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