Nature and Wildlife

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Nature and Wildlife Holidays in South America

Spanning from the tropical rainforest to Antarctica, there is a vast range of natural areas and animals...

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Perito Moreno
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One of the main reasons to visit South America is for it’s outstanding nature and wildlife. Its incredible landscapes leave most in wonder and wanting to come back and see more. Just travelling within Chile and Argentina, can take you from trekking over immense glaciers, to cycling through dry desert and riding a boat into the fierce flows of the Iguazu Falls, so imagine the possibilities across the continent!

For those with an interest in wildlife specifically, South America is abundant with opportunities to see a huge variety of animals and is a birdwatcher’s paradise. Some of the key wildlife hotspots on the continent include the open plains of the Pantanal wetlands, the dense Amazon Rainforest and the whale inhabited waters of Brazil and Argentina’s Atlantic coast… but there are many many more!
With so much to see and do, the real problem lies in deciding on where to go with the time that you have.

In this section we have tried to outline some of the key nature and wildlife attractions for each region, so for more country specific information, please follow the links below...

Our Top Five Nature and Wildlife Hotels in El Calafate and El Chalten:

  1. Estancia Cristina - External View

    Estancia Cristina

    A secluded lodge with exclusive access to the Upsala Glacier and Los Glaciares National Park, Estancia Cristina is one of the more difficult places to get to in and around El Calafate but is more than worth the effort once you do. Offering a range of activities and an insight into the history of... More...

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  2. Hosteria Kaulem - Interior

    Hosteria Kaulem

    The Hosteria Kaulem is a great little 4 bed hotel located on the second street of the town. Simple inside, they have tried to make a feature of the large windows and sky view that they have in the main areas, that really bring the nature in and give it a welcoming feel. The rooms are, again,... More...

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  3. Hosteria Los Notros - External

    Hosteria Los Notros

    Undoubtedly the most famous hotel in and around El Calafate, Los Notros Hotel offers one the best, natural views in all of Argentina, with the full southern face of the Perito Moreno glacier a few hundred meters away. Along with this, the hotel prides itself on its level of food, comfort and... More...

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  4. Hotel Alto Calafate - Lake view

    Hotel Alto Calafate

    The Hotel Alto Calafate is a hotel that very much lives up to its name. Built on a small hill that overlooks the main town, it had been designed along the lines of an Alpine chalet. The rooms all face out to the town and, beyond, Lago Argentina and so, from everywhere, you are offered stunning... More...

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  5. Destino Sur - Location

    Destino Sur

    Destino Sur is a new arrival in the now fast developing town of El Chalten, Argentina’s trekking capital. It is certainly not cosy and small like some of the lodges present here and so like the nearby Los Cerros, it does stand out a little amongst the properties in this sleepy town. We think that... More...

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