1. Atacama Desert Visit the high-altitude salt flats such as the Salar de Atacama, where you can see flocks of flamingos, including the Andean flamingo, Chilean flamingo, and James’s flamingo.
2. Central Chile Off the coast of central Chile, particularly near the city of Valdivia and the northern region of Chiloé Island, you can go whale watching for humpback whales during their migration period.
3. Patagonia The Magellanic penguin colony on Magdalena Island and the Humboldt penguin colonies on the northern coast are excellent places to observe these charming birds.
4. Chiloé Island The surrounding waters are home to various marine species, including sea lions and humpback whales.
5. Easter Island (Rapa Nui) Easter Island is home to several species of seabirds, including the Polynesian booby and the endangered Rimatara lorikeet.
6. Aysen Region The rugged landscapes of Aysen offer chances to spot elusive pumas, especially in the Northern Patagonian Ice Field area.