TOUR
VISIT PARQUE ÑANDU
(RHEA PARK)
CHILE
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SPANISH VERSION
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Tour: VISIT PARQUE ÑANDU (RHEA PARK)
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Half a day |
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| Type / activities |
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Culture, local fauna. |
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| Reservations |
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1 month in advance |
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| Dates of Service |
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Every day of the year. |
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| Places Visited |
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Parque Ñandu (Rhea Park). |
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DAY 01: PUNTA ARENAS: Visit Parque Ñandú (Rhea Park)
The rhea is the symbol bird of the Magellan Region and being able to watch its behavior is an attraction that visitors can not miss. The Otway Estancia built Rhea Park to show these beautiful birds. The place is located 54 km north of Punta Arenas going partly along Route Nº 9 and then going inland for a further 6 km through the road that leads to Rio Verde. The offers us a complete vision of the whole breeding process of rheas, a kind of ostrich native to the Patagonia. The environment you will encounter is as natural as it can get and you will be able to interact with this singular bird following a duly designed pathway, where you can admire and learn about the different aspects of this beautiful species, such as their feeding, nesting and raising processes.
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INCLUDED:
- Transfers
- Entrance tickets
- Bilingual guide Spanish / English
NOT INCLUDED:
- Extra meals not contemplated in the program
- Optional tours
- Others not mentioned in the itinerary
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WEATHER
The capital of the Chilean Patagonia presents a climate proper of the cold steppe, similar to that of all the settlements in this region. Average temperature is of 10.6º C in summer and of 2.0º C in winter. Average annual precipitations are of 425 mm, being January the rainiest month.
WHAT TO PACK
It is recommended to carry waterproof pants and jackets, thermal t-shirts, windproof polar jacket, cap with ear coverers, thermal gloves and socks, short pants, sandals, shades with UV protection, sunscreen (factor 30 minimum) for face and lips, repellent, sun cap, waterproof hiking shoes (wear them before traveling if new), among other warming items of clothing.
WATER
There is fresh water in almost the entire territory, though it is advisable to drink bottled water in rural areas.
HEALTH
Punta Arenas has a varied range of hospitals and clinics, all very well equipped in case of any emergency.
CHILEAN GASTRONOMY
Chilean cuisine is very diverse. Among its typical dishes we have: Empanada de Pino (dough stuffed with onion, meat, raisins and olives), Pastel de Choclo (made mainly of corn with meat, eggs and olives), Porotos Granados (tender potatoes cooked with gourd and corn), Cazuela de Ave o Vacuno (clear soup of chicken or beef with boiled vegetables), besides those typical of each region.
Lastly, you can not fail to taste the exquisite Mote con Huesillos, a dessert elaborated from a boiled fruit and mote wheat.
Recommended Restaurants during your trip:
Restaurants in Punta Arenas
IMPORTANT: Enjoy Corporation keeps the right to make changes in the order of the excursions or trips without previous notice due to weather conditions, level of the rivers, arriving and departing hours of planes or buses, or for any other relevant reason, which will ensure and guarantee a better outcome for your trip.
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