Humedal de Cartagena

Hundreds of species of plants, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals proliferate in the Cartagena Wetland, which is part of one of the richest and most diverse ecosystems in Central Chile.

Located next to the mouth of the estero de Cartagena in Playa Grande, this natural space is in the heart of the network of coastal wetlands in the San Antonio province.

The lagoon is identified and protected as Municipal Natural Reserve, and work is being done to declare it Wildlife Sanctuary, along with the estuary and the dune field.

The Municipality of Cartagena, through the Department of Environment, Cleaning and Ornament, manages the wetland as a place of conservation and tourist attraction. They have a small visitor reception centre and enthusiastic, well-trained guides who give free interpretive tours to the thousands of visitors throughout the year.

The only access to Cartagena Wetland is located at the corner of Costanera del Mar avenue and El Comercio street, in Playa Grande.

Texto: Christian Barrios / Fotografía: Juan Godoy / Traducción: Patricio Escobar

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Colaboran: Guía Experiencias / Corporación Por Amor Al Arte
Auspician: Productos Fernandez S.A / Ventisquero Wine Estates