Río Clarillo National Park
National Park Andean park conserving native forest and waterways
East of Santiago, Río Clarillo National Park conserves riparian woodlands along the Clarillo River; day‑trippers come for hiking, shaded picnic spots and short river walks.
How to Get to Río Clarillo National Park #
From Santiago, drive southeast on Route 70 toward Pirque (about 45-60 minutes depending on traffic). Follow signs to Parque Nacional Río Clarillo; the main entrance is a short drive from the town of Pirque. Limited parking is available at the park entrance.
Tips for Visiting Río Clarillo National Park #
- Start at the El Yeso or Pirque trailheads early to avoid Santiago weekend crowds.
- Bring insect repellent in summer-river corridors host many mosquitoes.
- Look for native quillay and litre trees; local guides can point out medicinal plants used by Mapuche communities.
Best Time to Visit Río Clarillo National Park #
Spring and autumn offer the best combination of comfortable temperatures and scenic variety; summer is busiest.
Weather & Climate near Río Clarillo National Park #
Río Clarillo National Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 1°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (682 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 10°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (155 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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