→ Using composting toilets ‒ over pits, flush toilets or going in the woods ‒ assures that human waist doesn't come in contact with the soil or water. After a process of approximately 18 months, it is converted into humus, avoiding contamination of the forest, groundwater, rivers and water for human consumption.
• Avoid going to the bathroom in the woods and if absolutely necessary use the principles of
Leave No Trace and take your toliet paper with you.
• Do not use wet wipes. These plastic towels do not degrade and are already a worldwide problem.
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Plastic tarps and wet wipes. ¡¡No!! This has become one of Cochamó's worst trademarks. Backpackers use plastic tarps one time and throw it away. The world already is overloaded with plastic. Just don't buy it. If you need a tarp, get a good quality tarp and reuse it. Learn more about the harm wet wipes cause towards the environment at
GreenPeace.org.
We love dogs but in order to take care of the valley, its flora and fauna, we ask that you visit without your pet.
Visiting the mountains implies responsibilities, including respecting these rules and, although in most natural areas there is no written rule, we should reflect on the ecological, socioeconomic and health impact of taking dogs for walks there.