'Corcovado Volcano' is a
stratovolcano located about 25 km south of the mouth of
Yelcho River, in the
Palena Province,
Los Lagos Region,
Chile. The glacially eroded volcano is flanked by Holocene
cinder cones. The most distinctive feature of this volcano is its stepped top, similar to that of
Puntiagudo Volcano. At its foot lies a series of beautiful lakes. Corcovado dominates the landscape of
Gulf of Corcovado area and is visible from the
Chiloé Island, if weather allows.
The volcano and the adjacent area form part of
Corcovado National Park, being
Chaitén the main gateway to this protected area.
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