Radal Siete Tazas National Reserve, Chile is a popular reserve in the country. The landscape of this beautiful reserve is dominated by the presence of forests typical of the central zone. It consists of trees like oaks, hualos, coigues and nirres. The varying colors of the trees of Radal Siete Tazas National Reserve, Chile form a stunning contrast with the snow of the surrounding peaks and offers breath-taking sights to view and take pictures of.
The reserve is crossed by the Claro River in the south. The park actually hosts around 22 cascades along the Claro River. Though the park is a state-protected area it is possible to pursue activities such as, kayaking, camping and mountain-biking as well as walking, wildlife observation and photography. In the month of May, the dense color of the deciduous forest can be seen.
The terrain of the area is rugged. It consists of high peaks and crags, especially on the banks of the Claro River. However there are some smoother slopes in Parque Ingles. Of the main summits, the peaks of El Alto, El Frutillar, El Fraillle, and El Cordon de Guamparo stand out.
The main streams in the Radal Siete Tazas National Reserve are the Campo, Toro and Radal. They empty their waters close to the eastern boundary of the area. The sources of these streams are permanent and the waters are remarkably clean. Both they and the Claro River are important sources of water for the irrigation of the central valley.
The vegetation of the area is hugely diverse. Large terebinth shrubs, oaks, andean beeches and laurels grow together with soapbark trees, litres and peumos. In the driest part of the hills, you can see cactus and chaguales.
The most famous attraction in the area are the mammals and the birds. Tourists can come across the pudu, pumas, red and grey foxes, guinas and chingues. Two of the three species of marsupial animals in the country are the yaca and the mountain monkey.
Notable birds in the area are the burrowing parrot which is on the verge of extinction. Other birds include Chilean pigeons, austral parakeets, peregrin falcons, condors, red backed hawk, eagles, white-tailed kite, black woodpeckers, and torrent ducks.
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