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Plan a wildlife viewing vacation for an experience you'll never forget. Cities can provide a quick glimpse of your favorite critters, while safaris, wildlife parks, or a trip to a rainforest will give you the adventure of a lifetime. Most areas with large populations of animals provide touring services and accommodations so that even if you’re not an animal expert, a guide will help you follow the path of the herd and understand the animals in their environment better.

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Top Destinations for Wildlife Viewing

Top wildlife viewing cities

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    Punta Arenas

    Punta Arenas is located in the heart of the Chilean Patagonia region, along the Strait of Magellan - a natural passageway between the Pacific and the Atlantic oceans. One of Chiles most important harbors before the building of the Panama Canal, these da... read more »

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    Valdivia

    A winning combination of natural beauty and unique architecture, Valdivia is a destination worth visiting.  Known as “the pearl of the South,” Valdivia is located in southern Chile and is the capital of the Valdivia region.  With a Spanish and German he... read more »

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    Santiago

    Chiles capital is a modernized metropolis, with markets and theaters surrounded by office complexes and marbled buildings. Santiago is a great location for adventure travelers as well, where hiking, whitewater rafting and even skiing are possible. read more »

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    Chiloe

    Find highlights on things to do and see in Chiloe shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Chiloe across multiple sites to help plan your... read more »

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    La Serena

    Find highlights on things to do and see in La Serena shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to La Serena across multiple sites to help plan your... read more »

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    Pucon

    Though the Chilean town of Pucon is small enough to be crossed on foot in about 20 minutes, its vacation possibilities are endless.  It is situated at thefoot of Villarrica, an active volcano with snow for skiing and exciting hiking routes. Travelers al... read more »

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    Puerto Montt

    The beautiful city of Puerto Montt is a travelers’ dream with its close proximity to many lakes, volcanoes, waterfalls,national parks, and gorgeous ChiloeIsland.  Boat rides through the bright blue-watered bay and TengloCanal are a popular tourist activ... read more »

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    Ancud

    Find highlights on things to do and see in Ancud shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Ancud across multiple sites to help plan your trip. read more »

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    Zapallar

    Looking for a pretty coastal town to relax for a few days and get away from it all? Head to Zapallar located north of Santiago - you'll find resturants for a fresh seafood dinner, amazing mansions to view, and quaint streets to stroll, but you can choos... read more »

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    Chile Chico

    Find highlights on things to do and see in Chile Chico shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Chile Chico across multiple sites to help plan your... read more »

Top Five Wildlife Viewing Trip Blogs

  • Sanz Travels

    Day Trip up the North Coast from Renaca | Jan 01 07'

    by Sanz Travels a female from Auckland, on vacation in Zapallar

    "Headed up for a drive north up the coast from Horcon"

    We headed up for a drive further north up the coast from Horcon to the beach towns of  Maitencillo, Cachagua, Zapallar and Papudo. On the way... Continue reading »

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    The City of Rivers | Feb 07 07'

    by Ciccia* a 25 year old female from Peterborough, on vacation in Valdivia

    "I was so touched by the smiling faces and the enthusiasm of the people that a lump started to form in my throat.."

    I am feeling really inspired in this city. Valdivia is perhaps the nicest place I have been to in this part of the world. I have seen the most incr... Continue reading »

  • Marcfest

    Valdivia, Lakes and Cruise to Patagonia (Puerto Natales, Chile) | Jan 21 06'

    by Marcfest a male from Toronto, on vacation in Chile

    "it begins and I go south"

    Hi all!Sorry to all of you from whom I have heard in recent days who wanted to know if I was alive or this blog was ever going to get off the groun... Continue reading »

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    Les Penguinas! | Dec 03 07'

    by Callum & Claire a traveling as a couple from Leeds, on vacation in Chiloe

    "Top the whole lot with melted cheese and a side of dry mussels and you have a typical dish!"

    After a short bus ride from Puerto Montt we arrived at the ferry port for the boat to Chiloe Island, just 30 minutes across the water.Chiloe is the... Continue reading »

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    Peguins, Otters and a rush for the boat | Mar 26 07'

    by alex f a 31 year old from Cambridge, on vacation in Ancud

    "we went with some fishermen and saw humboldt and magellanic penguins (apparently- i couldn´t tell the difference) three types of cormorants (ditto, although some did have red feet), pelicans and sea otters."

    We headed off to puerto montt with the intention of getting a ferry to chaiten, further south down the careterra austral.  However the fe... Continue reading »

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