The pre-Andean highlands and some of the taller and more massive mountains in the coastal range (principally the Cordillera de Nahuelbuta) still contain large tracts of old-growth forests of remarkable beauty, some of which have been set aside as national parks. Between the coastal mountains and the ocean, many areas of central Chile contain stretches of land that are lower than the Central Valley and are generally quite flat. The longest beaches can be found in such sections.
The pre-Andean highlands and some of the taller, more substantial mountains in the coastal range (principally the Cordillera de Nahuelbuta) still hold vast areas of old-growth forests with breathtaking scenery, some of which have been designated as national parks. Between the coastal mountains and the ocean, many regions of central Chile feature stretches that are lower than the Central Valley and are typically quite flat. The longest beaches can be found in these sections.