
{"id":46121,"date":"2023-11-15T09:57:36","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T12:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp-sernatur02.chdev.cl\/?p=46121"},"modified":"2026-01-13T12:44:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T15:44:59","slug":"five-places-to-watch-whales-and-penguins-in-the-south-of-chile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/blog\/five-places-to-watch-whales-and-penguins-in-the-south-of-chile\/","title":{"rendered":"Five places to watch whales and penguins in the south of Chile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Chilo\u00e9 and Magallanes offer unbeatable whale and penguin watching places. Would you like to get to know these wonderful animals?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that in the south of Chile there are different places where you can see <a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/blog\/penguins-from-chile-where-to-see-these-amazing-diving-birds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">penguins<\/a> and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/blog\/chile-a-privileged-destination-for-whale-and-dolphin-watching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">whales<\/a>? Here at <strong>Chile Travel<\/strong> we will tell you about five natural areas where you can watch these wonderful animals, as well as the <strong>precautions <\/strong>you must keep in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, remember that the best date to see whales is from October to April. The peak is between <strong>January and February<\/strong> because during that season the cetaceans travel from the Antarctica to the continent to feed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the best date to see penguins is between <strong>October and March<\/strong> due to their reproductive cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Islotes de Pu\u00f1ihuil Natural Monument<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bkt-chile-travel\/2023\/11\/43d1dda3-islotes-de-pun\u0303ihuil-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"ballenas y ping\u00fcinos Chile\" class=\"wp-image-42957\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CoISAODuwVI\/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng%3D%3D&amp;img_index=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@xiomelestrellafotos<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We start on <a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/destinations\/chiloe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chilo\u00e9<\/a> Island. Caleta Pu\u00f1ihuil is located 25 km from Ancud, in front of which there are the three islets that make up the <strong>Islotes de Pu\u00f1ihuil Natural Monument.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides it being a whale-watching point, it is one of the few places in the world where <strong>both the Humboldt penguin and the Magallanes penguin nest.<\/strong> The first one is characterized for the stripes of black feathers that cross its white chest, which form kind of an inverted \u201cu\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And although it has similar characteristics, the Magallanes penguin is distinguished for having <strong>two black lines on its chest<\/strong> instead of one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the same Caleta Pu\u00f1ihuil there are navigation services that sail around the islets every 20 minutes. <strong>The Natural Monument is open from Monday to Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Tantauco Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bkt-chile-travel\/2023\/11\/9a7feb27-parque-tantauco-819x1024.png\" alt=\"ballenas y ping\u00fcinos Chile\" class=\"wp-image-42970\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Co3D0mjJdbG\/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng%3D%3D&amp;img_index=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@cristianlarrere<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tantauco Park<\/strong> is also on Chilo\u00e9 Island, where you can take a kayak tour in the <strong>Corcovado Gulf <\/strong>from, a place where the highest quantity of blue whale sightings has been registered in the whole southern hemisphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get to <strong>Tantauco Park<\/strong>, you must travel 14 km from Quell\u00f3n heading north and then take the exit towards Porter\u00eda Yaldad, entry point to the park. Travelling another 20 km you will reach the area of <strong>Chaiguata Lake<\/strong>, where the kayak services are located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The section between Quell\u00f3n and the Chaiguata Lake takes around <strong>three hours<\/strong> by car, so we recommend you spend the night at the campsite. The entry prices go from $1,000 to $5,000, depending on the area and the age of whoever buys the ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. King Penguin Natural Reserve<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bkt-chile-travel\/2023\/11\/1cc41827-parque_pinguino_rey_012-1024x683.png\" alt=\"ballenas y ping\u00fcinos Chile\" class=\"wp-image-42974\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Banco audiovisual de Sernatur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Bah\u00eda In\u00fatil area <a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/blog\/what-to-do-in-tierra-del-fuego-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on Tierra del Fuego<\/a>, there is the <strong>King Penguin Natural Reserve.<\/strong> You can find the <strong>king penguin <\/strong>in this sanctuary, the second largest of its kind with its 94 cm and weight of 10 to 15 kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The colony of king penguins <strong>arrived in the area in 2010<\/strong>, which led to the creation of the natural reserve with the purpose of guaranteeing their protection. The park opens from October to May, requires previous booking, and entry has a general price of $8,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Los Ping\u00fcinos Natural Monument<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bkt-chile-travel\/2023\/11\/c12a372f-monumento-natural-los-pingu\u0308inos-1024x677.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42961\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: @solo.expediciones<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Los Ping\u00fcinos Natural Monument <\/strong>is located 35 km northeast of Punta Arenas, specifically between Magdalena and Marta islands. It is an ideal wilderness area to watch the Magallanes penguin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The place runs from October to April, and it is closed from May to September. <strong>There are tourist boats that depart from Punta Arenas to this destination<\/strong>, and the entry price is between $2,500 to $9,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Francisco Coloane Marine Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bkt-chile-travel\/2023\/11\/ea43db54-parque-francisco-coloane-822x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42965\" style=\"width:822px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CtQDAS_spwc\/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@ro_uribe<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From <a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/destinations\/punta-arenas-and-strait-of-magellan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Punta Arenas<\/a>, a seven-hour boat tour will take you to <strong>Francisco Coloane Marine Park<\/strong>, the best place in Chile for whale-watching because of the quantity of cetaceans gathered there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Between its fjords, channels, and native forests the humpback whale circulates mainly, as well as its relatives Sei, Minke, and even orcs and dolphins. Here you can also find the <strong>Magallanes penguin.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that the park can be visited only through tourism agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Whales and penguins in Chile: recommendations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to remain t&nbsp;at the moment of sighting these animals, always respecting their space, and following your guide\u2019s recommendations. It is fundamental not to make campfires or throw garbage on natural environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To see <strong>penguins<\/strong>, you must maintain a distance of at least six meters, not take <a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/actividades\/nature-and-ecotourism\/observation-of-flora-fauna-and-landscapes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">photos<\/a>&nbsp;with flash, always let them pass, and never feed them. Remember to move silently so as not to bother their space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are going whale-watching, keep in mind the rules that regulate the <strong>vessels<\/strong>, such as keeping a distance of at least 200 meters, and not make sudden changes in speed. Do not throw waste into the sea and avoid loud noises because it bothers them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chilo\u00e9 and Magallanes offer unbeatable whale and penguin watching places. 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