Pumas in Chile and jaguars in Brazil
This tour will take you to the best places in South America to spot the rare pumas and jaguars. First, you will travel to Torres del Paine, Chile, where the puma's hunting grounds are located in the eastern part of the park. This area is known to contain one of the highest concentration of pumas in the wild. You will then travel to the vast wetlands of the Pantanal, Brazil, where your stay will be 100% dedicated to jaguar spotting. For the Pantanal, the dry season (August - October) is the best period with the highest probability of jaguar spotting (95%!). For Torres del Paine, early in the season or late in the season is the most likely to spot the puma (season: October - April ). So October & November for 'the best of both worlds'!
Your stay in the Pantanal
We offer several options for a stay in the Pantanal. The Araras Lodge offers an extensive menu of activities focused on the special flora and fauna. It is excellent for birdwatchers, you can canoe to your heart's content and there are special walks at sunrise and sunset. You can combine your stay at the Araras Lodge with a stay at Porto Joffre where special boat trips are organized aimed at spotting the jaguar. There is also the Piuval Lodge, an old cattle ranch with horses and cows of no less than seven thousand acres. You can combine your stay at the Piuval Lodge with a stay at the Jaguar Ecological Reserve to complete your nature experience.
WILDLIFE TIPS AND TOPS IN SOUTH AMERICA
- You will stay in Torres del Paine at Hotel Las Torres Patagonia, Hostería Pehoé or EcoCamp Patagonia, depending on the season. These two lodging addresses are the best places from which to spot the puma
- Exclusively to Patagonia? Take a look at the inspiration trip Pura Patagonia for a comprehensive introduction to Patagonia. Ask us about the possibilities
- Besides pumas, other unusual animals live in Torres del Paine, such as the huemul, typical Patagonian skunks or the fox species Chilla and Culpeo
- Most wildlife activities are at sunrise or sunset; at these times of day nature is at its most beautiful
- The professional guides are in constant contact with a specialized team that locates wildlife
- It is an ideal trip for photographers; the guides will take you to the most beautiful places at the best times of day for the most stunning photos
- This trip is suitable for persons 18 years and older
