Puma Spotting
Laguna Amarga is home to one of the largest concentrations of Pumas in Chilean Patagonia offering visitors the chance to observe these animals in the natural environment.
Area
Patagonia
You will be picked up from your hotel in Torres del Paine and driven directly to the land the pumas, Amarga ranch. Here the guide will greet you and give a short introduction of the day and what to expect. Then it is time to start the adventure!
The search team will be divided into different areas of the ranch to cover more ground and thus be in with a better chance of finding a puma roaming the territory. The pumas are active early in the morning and late in the afternoon.
Around 5,000 hectares are left for the conservation of the wildlife and through years of observation, it has identified various “favorite places” of the pumas making it easier to find them. However, it must not be forgotten that they are wild animals and are not controlled or fed, therefore we cannot 100% guarantee a sighting.
Searching for pumas requires a mix of knowledge, luck and patience. Sometimes driving around for hours, stopping, scanning the area with binoculars, listening for alarm sound of the guanacos, observing the flying scavengers like the condor or the Southern Caracara. Each Puma is different, some tolerate us more than others.
Besides the puma, many other mammals can be observed here like the guanacos, foxes and skunks. This area is also interesting for birdwatching and landscape photography, with one of the best backgrounds of the famous three granite towers.
Included:
• Professional bilingual guide
• Puma Tracker
• Private transportation
• La Leona Reserve Fee
• Snacks and hot drinks
Not Included:
• Torres del Paine Fee Entrance
What to Bring:
• Trekking shoes
• Rain jacket and pants
• Warm jacket (windstopper)
• First layers above and below
• Trekking pants
• A sun hat for hikings
• A hat for the cold
• Gloves
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen +50
• Bottle for water
Recommended Camera Equipment:
• Minimun focal length 400mm, recommended 600/500 mm
• Lens 70-200 f: 2.8 recommended with a multipler • For landscapes 14-24mm/15-35 mm lens
• Tripod
• Extra memory cards
• Extra beterries
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