A Valdivian forest in the middle of a desert? It´s true because it gets moisture from the clouds. Pretty neat. Well worth the detour from Route 5. More

Just visited Fray Jorge for the second time in 1 year... For us the park's unique mix of biospheres, abundance of wildlife and wild mist burning off the mountains is very unique in Chile. Like all national parks here, it is low key by North American standards which I love... Make your own adventure and discover the magic of Fray... More

You missed what makes this Park unique - did you wonder why there is a patch of green forestry in the top of a very dry hill, did you see or asked what kept it alive, where you aware that the mist that comes from the sea everyday is responsible for this wonder. That is the beauty of the place.... More

A parking lot littered with desert foxes. Guanacos nibbling the flowers off cacti. Tropical plants among swirling clouds at the tops of the ocean ridges. Gorgeous views of the ocean from the observation decks at the top of the cliff. Chinchillas and tinamou scrambling around your feet as you make your way along the paths. The other reviewer expected what...a... More

I travel to Chile semi-regularly because I have family there. I had heard/read about Fray Jorge, and was looking forward to getting to see the park for several years. Overall, the park was a huge disappointment. Technically, the park is closer to Ovalle than La Serena. From the highway, you travel for a bit more than an hour over winding... More