Birdwatching on the Carretera Austral

On this birdwatching tour on the Carretera Austral from Puerto Montt, we will spot the bird species that live along one of Chile's main land routes.

Birdwatching on the Carretera Austral

After picking you up at 11:00 am at your hotel in Puerto Montt, we will drive along the Carretera Austral to spot the birds inhabiting this iconic Chilean road.

We will pass by the fishermen's coves of Coihuin, Chamiza and Piedra Azul until reaching the Pichi Quillaipe sector. From there, we'll continue to the beach resort of Pelluco for a walk to see the main native birds.

If conditions are favorable, we may see endemic birds such as black-necked swans, southern pylons and gulls. Following this, we'll visit the church of Santa Cruz de Pelluco and continue along the Carretera Austral to Piedra Azul, where we will pause for a drink.

We'll take Route 7 back to the Lenca sector, where we will seek to observe the cahuil and the chucao. You will learn to distinguish them by their plumage, beak color, and trills.

Finally, we will return to your hotel in Puerto Montt, arriving at 4 pm.