Birdwatching on the Carretera Austral

On this birdwatching tour on the Carretera Austral from Puerto Montt, we will spot various bird species that inhabit this significant Chilean route.

Birdwatching on the Carretera Austral

We will pick you up at 11:00 am at your hotel in Puerto Montt and drive along the Carretera Austral to observe the birds in the natural environment of this iconic road.

We will initially pass the fishermen's coves of Coihuin, Chamiza, and Piedra Azul before reaching the Pichi Quillaipe sector. The journey continues on the Carretera Austral to the beach resort of Pelluco, where we will take a walk to view the main native birds.

If conditions permit, we may see endemic species such as black-necked swans, southern pylons, and gulls. We will also visit the church of Santa Cruz de Pelluco and proceed along the Carretera Austral to Piedra Azul, where we will make a short stop for a drink.

Afterward, we will take Chilean Route 7 back to the Lenca sector, during which we will attempt to observe other birds such as the cahuil and the chucao. You will learn to differentiate them based on their plumage, beak color, and calls, among other characteristics.

We will return to your hotel in Puerto Montt by 4 pm.