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Parque Tepuhueico is a project focused on the active conservation of the ecosystems and biodiversity present in the territory, which extends from the eastern shore of Lake Tepuhueico to the Pacific Ocean, originally known as Fundo Quilán.
This project is made up of different entities:
The name Tepuhueico comes from the eastern location of the park, which is in an area known as Tepuhueico, bordering the lake of the same name. The name has its roots in the Huilliche language, where “Tepu” refers to the tree species known as Tepú, “Huey” means place, and “Co” means water. Therefore, Tepuhueico can be interpreted as “Place of Tepú Waters.” This name makes sense due to the tannins in the roots of the trees, especially the Tepú, which is abundant in the area. The tannins dye the water a distinctive caramel color, highlighting its unique natural character.
The logo of Parque Tepuhueico features the Ampe Fern, a species of tree fern native to humid, shady environments. In the park, this fern grows abundantly along paths and trails, standing out for its large size and impressive presence in the landscape.