Chile Nature & Wildlife

Witness flamingos, condors, pumas and whales across Chile’s deserts, lakes and fjords.

Chile is a fantastic country for nature lovers with its deserts in the north and fjords in the south. The Atacama Desert is a true bird-watcher’s paradise with Flamingos and hundreds of other species including ibis, hummingbirds, Eagles and Hawks. At high altitude there are also many species of plants and trees including the famous Copiapoa cactus. In the south of Chile, around the lakes and forests, there are Pumas, Foxes and even Andean Condors to be found. But the wildlife and scenery of Patagonia is unparalleled with its towering glaciers, beautiful rivers and awe-inspiring mountain scenery including Guanacos, Sea Lions and even Whales off the coast. For the active outdoor type, Chile offers some of the most spectacular scenery and incredible biodiversity on the planet with a wide range of activities including trekking, mountaineering, climbing, kayaking, rafting, horse riding, fishing and even diving with Sea Lions. Whether you are looking for a relaxing trip to a National Park, nature reserve, isolated island or something more adventurous, Chile really does have something for everyone.