Through the generation of new economic opportunities, the development of regulated nature tourism, and the creation of appropriate infrastructure, the project also aims to boost economic development and improve the quality of life of the community surrounding the Fundo Puchegüín, including the Cochamó Valley, Valle El Frío, among others.

A local economy based on conservation and rural and nature tourism, which activates sustainable trades linked to a new protected area, has the potential to reduce poverty, improve the population’s well-being, and strengthen the social fabric.

The Los Lagos Region is one of the main tourist destinations in Chile, and Cochamó, with a controlled visitation of 15,000 people per year, has the potential for the development of communities surrounding Puchegüín.

The creation of a protected area that respects local small-scale activities can provide new economic opportunities, reduce poverty, improve well-being, and support the prosperity of local culture, traditions, and lifestyles.