# South American protected area management and tourism

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-american-protected-area-management-and-tourism
> Updated: 2026-10-23T00:11:45.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Activities in South American protected areas have focused on administrative updates, conservation partnerships, and seasonal tourism openings.

In Argentina, Nahuel Huapi National Park initiated the 2027 guide credential renewal process, requiring guides to apply via an online platform by December 10, 2026. Additionally, the park has expanded its collaboration with the technology company INVAP to promote environmental education, scientific interest, and ecological restoration in Patagonia.

In Chile, several protected areas have opened for the spring season. Karukinka Park in Tierra del Fuego, a large private area managed by WCS Chile, is hosting visitors to observe subantarctic forests and coastal ecosystems. Meanwhile, Nonguén National Park in the Biobío Region has opened for day trips to protect deciduous forest remnants and native species such as the pudú.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Chilean protected areas open for spring tourism

Chilean protected areas, including Karukinka Park in Tierra del Fuego and Nonguén National Park in Biobío, are opening for spring tourism and biodiversity observation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chilean-protected-areas-open-for-spring-tourism

### 2026-10-02: Nahuel Huapi National Park announces guide renewals and conservation initiatives

Nahuel Huapi National Park has opened 2027 guide credential renewals and is expanding its environmental education partnership with INVAP to promote Patagonian conservation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nahuel-huapi-national-park-announces-guide-renewals-and-conservation-initiatives

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Cite as: South American protected area management and tourism. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/south-american-protected-area-management-and-tourism