{"id":98545,"date":"2026-06-25T14:43:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T18:43:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chile.travel\/blog\/discover-conguillio-the-chilean-national-park-that-inspired-a-famous-dinosaur-series\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T14:49:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T18:49:40","slug":"discover-conguillio-the-chilean-national-park-that-inspired-a-famous-dinosaur-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/blog\/discover-conguillio-the-chilean-national-park-that-inspired-a-famous-dinosaur-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Conguill\u00edo: the Chilean national park that inspired a famous dinosaur series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the heart of the La Araucan\u00eda Region, <a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/attractions\/conguillio-national-park\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/atractivos\/parque-nacional-conguillio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Conguill\u00edo National Park<\/a> hides one of Chile\u2019s most prehistoric and cinematic landscapes, with ancient araucaria trees, lava flows from the Llaima Volcano, and glacial lakes that seem frozen in time.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s no coincidence that the <strong>BBC<\/strong> chose this park to film scenes for its iconic documentary <em><strong>Walking With Dinosaurs<\/strong><\/em>, specifically in the episode <em>Death of a Dynasty<\/em>, where Late Cretaceous ecosystems are recreated.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below, we\u2019ll tell you why visiting this park feels like stepping into a true <strong>\u201clost world\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does Conguill\u00edo look like a dinosaur movie set?<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ee92fa8a-image-820x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Dry trunks emerging from a lagoon covered by a mystical winter morning fog in Conguill&#xED;o National Park. \" class=\"wp-image-98512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ee92fa8a-image-820x1024.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ee92fa8a-image-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ee92fa8a-image-768x959.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ee92fa8a-image.jpeg 1081w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKXnbZ1uUmT\/?img_index=20&amp;igsh=MTlzNTNiaW9yNmdjeQ%3D%3D\">@danieldelosclaveles<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conguill\u00edo National Park is just over two hours by car from <a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/destinations\/temuco-and-lake-budi\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/destinos\/temuco-y-lago-budi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Temuco<\/a>, the regional capital and the area\u2019s main air hub. From there, the road to the park already hints at what\u2019s to come: volcanic landscapes, dense forests, and nature that feels untouched for millions of years. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than 390 plant species have been recorded here! Among them, the <strong>araucaria trees<\/strong> stand out\u2014trees whose lineage already existed when dinosaurs ruled the Earth more than 145 million years ago. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What\u2019s more, the landscape is shaped by the presence of <strong>Llaima Volcano<\/strong>, one of the most active in South America. In the past, its eruptions sculpted the terrain with solidified lava, black slag fields, and rocky walls. Meanwhile, glacial lakes, mist drifting through the forests, and the deep silence of the place complete an awe-inspiring atmosphere.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the best trails in Conguill\u00edo?<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/02ae77e5-image-820x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Trunks submerged in the crystal-clear, turquoise waters of Laguna Arco&#xED;ris, reflecting a colorful native forest in Conguill&#xED;o National Park.&#10;\" class=\"wp-image-98517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/02ae77e5-image-820x1024.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/02ae77e5-image-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/02ae77e5-image-768x959.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/02ae77e5-image.jpeg 1081w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CH84jGpn3Kj\/?igsh=b2c0Y3Z3MWZpZGVh\">@nomadescom<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to feel like Alan Grant exploring <em>Jurassic Park<\/em>, here are some of the best <strong>trails in Conguill\u00edo National Park<\/strong> to live out your own adventure movie:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sierra Nevada Trail:<\/strong> After about a 3-hour hike, you\u2019re rewarded with a panoramic view of Lake Conguill\u00edo and the imposing Llaima Volcano. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Los Carpinteros Trail:<\/strong> One of the park\u2019s best routes, crossing ancient forests and prehistoric landscapes on a 3- to 4-hour hike. It leads to the Araucaria Madre, a tree with an estimated age of 1,800 years.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Truful-Truful Sector:<\/strong> Its easy-access trails pass waterfalls and huge rock walls shaped by ancient eruptions of Llaima Volcano. Ideal for the whole family, with a duration of 30 minutes.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Laguna Arco\u00edris Trail:<\/strong> A hike of about 45 minutes. Here you can see trunks from an ancient forest affected by past volcanic eruptions. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Conguill\u00edo National Park from Temuco?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting to the park from <a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/destinations\/temuco-and-lake-budi\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/destinos\/temuco-y-lago-budi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Temuco<\/a> is already part of the experience. The route crosses forests and volcanic landscapes that set the park\u2019s Jurassic atmosphere even before you enter. From Temuco there are two main routes:  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Via Melipeuco<\/strong> (south access): Approximately 115 to 120 km total (about 90 km paved to Melipeuco and the rest gravel to the park). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Via Curacaut\u00edn<\/strong> (north access): Approximately 115 to 120 km total (about 83 km paved to Curacaut\u00edn and around 34 km of gravel to the Captr\u00e9n\/Laguna sector).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Much of the roads are gravel, and in winter some sections may require a 4&#215;4 vehicle. Before traveling, it\u2019s recommended to check road conditions and the weather forecast. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the best time to visit Conguill\u00edo National Park?<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/02ae77e5-image-1-819x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Panoramic view of the snow-covered Llaima Volcano behind a snow-covered valley and slopes dotted with araucaria trees in Conguill&#xED;o National Park.&#10;\" class=\"wp-image-98521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/02ae77e5-image-1-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/02ae77e5-image-1-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/02ae77e5-image-1-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/02ae77e5-image-1.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C907uisNNgp\/?img_index=5&amp;igsh=ZGdzeWkyZ29xdG52\">@martini_fotografia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each season completely transforms the park\u2019s landscape and offers a different experience for travelers. That\u2019s why many come back more than once: Conguill\u00edo never looks the same. <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Summer:<\/strong> Ideal for trekking, panoramic trails, and lagoons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Autumn:<\/strong> Reddish forests and cinematic landscapes among araucaria trees. Many travelers consider it offers some of <a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/blog\/south-americas-most-beautiful-autumn-is-in-chile\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/blog\/el-otono-mas-bonito-de-sudamerica-esta-en-chile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chile\u2019s most spectacular autumn scenery.<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Winter:<\/strong> Snow, volcanoes, and landscapes that look like they\u2019re from another planet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spring:<\/strong> Active waterfalls, wildflowers, and clear skies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the heart of the La Araucan\u00eda Region, Conguill\u00edo National Park hides one of Chile\u2019s most prehistoric and cinematic landscapes, with ancient araucaria trees, lava flows from the Llaima Volcano, and glacial lakes that seem frozen in time. 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