Bird watching in Santa Cruz
Visit Argentine Patagonia and walk around bird habitats in extreme, high-biodiversity environments.
Are you looking for an exploration and observation adventure amid mountains, glaciers, lakes, and forests? In the province of Santa Cruz, bio-geographic regions that are spectacular for bird watching are waiting for you. Visit the Viedma glacier and Lake Del Desierto, the Southern Patagonian Ice Field and the Torre and Fitz Roy mountains, El Chaltén inside Los Glaciares National Park, and Del Cóndor panoramic point in the 28 de Noviembre area.
What bird species would you like to watch? Here you will find eaglets and sparrowhawks, Southern caracaras and falcons, ducks and geese, owls and black buzzard eagles, Darwin’s rheas and hooded grebes. Do you like smaller birds? Spot parrots and austral parakeets. Do you prefer a giant bird? Admire the king of skies as it flies: the Andean condor. Behold the immensity of its open wings, hovering on the landscapes of the Andean mountain range. Live this experience in Patagonia.
Geographic location: Province of Santa Cruz, Argentine Patagonia.
Climate: Cold and dry.
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 5 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Warm clothes suitable for temperature changes and strong winds.