#South America

Known in Spanish as the Península Valdés, this Patagonian nature reserve is the temporary home to migrating colonies of whales, penguins, and dolphins throughout the year. Meanwhile, on land, elephant seals, sea lions, and other native Patagonia species can be found all year round. In addition, an estimated 181 bird species can also be spotted in and around the peninsula.

Penguins, seals, and whales are just some animals that can be found on the Falkland Islands. With 219 native animal species and 175 plants, every visit is a chance to encounter an animal you've never seen before. Keep reading to find out more about these amazing creatures and the best time to visit.

See an astonishing array of wildlife along the diverse Pacific Coast of South America, from equatorial rainforests and isolated islands down to the fjords and glaciers of Patagonia.

Torres del Paine National Park is an area of natural importance spanning 448,284 acres in a remote location in the southernmost region of Chile, Magallanes, about 50 miles from the nearest city, Puerto Natales.

Santiago is Chile’s capital. It’s a bustling metropolitan hub; almost 40 percent of Chile’s population lives in and around the city. Even if you only have one day, you can still experience the following highlights in Santiago.

Considered by many as one of the most amazing natural wonders in the world, sea stacks have long attracted ramblers, climbers, geologists, and photographers with their mysterious locations, seemly solitary nature, and the millions of years they take to form. Luckily, it doesn’t take long to learn where you can see them and how a sea stack is formed.