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DESTINATION Francisco Coloane Marine Park

Ready for the encounter of the largest mammal on the planet? Francisco Coloane Marine Park is the only place in the southern hemisphere where Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) feed off the white continent. With an area of ​​67 thousand hectares, it is the first marine park in Chile and the most important feeding place for Humpback, Sei and Minke whales. Keep in mind that you can visit it only with local tour providers and that the whale watching season is from December to April.

At the Marine Park it is also possible to observe from the sea a Magellanic Penguin Colony that nests in between the forest, Pilpilen Austral (Magellanic oystercatcher), Sea Lions, Austral Dolphins, Petrels, Albatross, Gaviotín Antártico (Antartic Tern) among others.

Francisco Coloane Marine Park is the only place in the southern hemisphere where Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) feed off the white continent.

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Even though Patagonia can be enjoyed in every season of the year, we recommend your visit between October and April, in the middle of spring in this hemisphere, more sunny days and less rain, therefore more activities to do.

The parks, reserves and natural monuments are managed by the National Forestry Corporation (Conaf). It is important to always follow the instructions of park rangers inside protected wilderness areas. Do not light a fire in unauthorized places or leave the enabled and demarcated trails.

Before your trip, you must have in mind the clothing that you’re going to pack because Patagonia is very cold and extremely windy, warm clothes are fundamental.

Patagonia is an area of constant wind, especially during spring-summer; it can reach an average speed of 30 to 40 km / hr.

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