Chile – Following Darwin’s Route in Chiloe Island Conservation Hiking Tour 2023
Discover the wonders that Darwin saw on his journey to the south of Chile. Explore this fascinating territory of the Chilean rainforest to see the same species of flora and fauna described by one of the fathers of modern science. Alongside exceptional local guides you will assist in the collection of valuable data for understanding these ecosystems. You can record what you observe in your nature traveler log. This tour is for those who love nature and want to be protagonists of its conservation. During the course of eight days you can explore the hidden corners of Chiloe on foot and by water. You will visit the Senda Darwin Biological Station and the private conservation areas of Ahuenco Park and Coluco Lake where the pudú deer is abundant. In Chiloe fishing boats you will discover the coast of the island, where you can spot several species of mammals, shorebirds and seabirds, not to mention the Humboldt Penguin and the Magellanic Penguin. Some of the most amazing migratory birds you can see in all its splendor is the Hudsonian godwit. This bird travels 14,000 km from Alaska to Chiloe Island. The Audubon Society, along with local partners is beginning to address conservation needs. Their strategic plan involves educational programs and engaging landowners into Best Management Practices: watershed management and sustainable agricultural techniques. These initiatives spread awareness about the importance of coastal wetland habitats to migratory shorebirds and ensure that Hudsonian godwits and Whimbrels have a safe and sustainable wintering place for years to come.