Come to observe and photograph birds very close to Santiago
3 hours
English
Description
Come birdwatching just steps from Santiago! We will visit the slopes near the Quebrada de Macul, in search of the birds present in the area. We will try to spot birds such as quails, Chilean partridges, kestrels, black-chested buzzard-eagles, Harris's hawks, Austral pygmy-owls, mountain doves, long-tailed meadowlarks, Chilean mockingbirds, Chilean flickers, Magellanic woodpeckers, hummingbirds, variable hawks, diuca finches, Austral blackbirds, thorn-tailed rayaditos, tufted tit-tyrants, among others. On some occasions, with a bit of luck, it is also possible to spot condors in the vicinity. We will take a low to medium intensity tour. We will also observe insects, mammals, reptiles, and plants native to the Chilean sclerophyllous forest. I will pick you up in Santiago, and then we will head to the Quebrada de Macul and its surroundings. Don't miss this unique experience!
Meeting point:Portales de Piedra Pte. 6381, Peñalolén, La Florida, Región Metropolitana, ChileWe will meet outside the Puerta Blanca Condominium, at Camino de Las Araucarias 6507, Alto Macul sector in La Florida, Santiago. We can also arrange pickup at the Quilín metro station on line 4 of the Santiago Metro.Open in Google Maps →
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Free entry
Camino de Las AraucariasWe will start the tour in the vicinity of the Quebrada de Macul, so we will go up the slopes of the hillsides near the Quebrada in search of the various birds present in the place.
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Free entry
Faldeos Aledaños a Quebrada de MaculWe will try to see as many birds as possible. We will go into the foothills on the south side of the Quebrada de Macul, crossing the scrub and sclerophyllous forest present in the area.
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Free entry
Eucalyptus Quebrada de MaculWe will visit a eucalyptus forest near the Quebrada de Macul, where it is possible to see birds of prey perched on the high branches, as well as hummingbirds and woodpeckers present in the area.
Meeting point:Portales de Piedra Pte. 6381, Peñalolén, La Florida, Región Metropolitana, ChileWe will meet outside the Puerta Blanca Condominium, at Camino de Las Araucarias 6507, Alto Macul sector in La Florida, Santiago. We can also arrange pickup at the Quilín metro station on line 4 of the Santiago Metro.Open in Google Maps →
1
Free entry
Camino de Las AraucariasWe will start the tour in the vicinity of the Quebrada de Macul, so we will go up the slopes of the hillsides near the Quebrada in search of the various birds present in the place.
2
Free entry
Faldeos Aledaños a Quebrada de MaculWe will try to see as many birds as possible. We will go into the foothills on the south side of the Quebrada de Macul, crossing the scrub and sclerophyllous forest present in the area.
3
Free entry
Eucalyptus Quebrada de MaculWe will visit a eucalyptus forest near the Quebrada de Macul, where it is possible to see birds of prey perched on the high branches, as well as hummingbirds and woodpeckers present in the area.
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17 reviews
Professionalism
5.00
Entertainment
4.94
Communication
5.00
Quality
4.94
Route
4.94
Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and €50 per participant.
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 1 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
This is a great tour! Would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves the outdoors. We had a great time hiking the trails and learning about all the animals, plants, and of course, birds! Arturo is very knowledgeable and a great guide.
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Sharon
5 Reviews
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Lisa
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Candice
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Ashley
3 Reviews
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Traveled as couple
August 2026
This is a great tour! Would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves the outdoors. We had a great time hiking the trails and learning about all the animals, plants, and of course, birds! Arturo is very knowledgeable and a great guide.
S
Sharon
5 Reviews
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Lisa
1 Review
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Candice
1 Review
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Traveled alone
July 2026
Thoroughly enjoyed my birdwatching tour with Arturo in La Florida district. He has a deep knowledge of not only birds but also the environment, and we identified 26 different bird species incl raptors, hummingbirds & LBBs! He kindly sent a bird list & photos after the tour. Highly recommend!
Traveled as couple
July 2026
Wir haben die Tour mit Arturo sehr genossen und können diese Erfahrung jedem wärmstens weiterempfehlen. Arturo ist äußerst kompetent, beantwortet jede Frage mit viel Wissen und kennt die Gegend hervorragend. Während der Tour konnten wir zahlreiche verschiedene Vogelarten und Pflanzen entdecken und wurden mit einem wunderschönen Ausblick auf Santiago belohnt.
Vielen Dank für dieses unvergessliche Erlebnis und die schöne Erinnerung!
Traveled alone
March 2026
Arturo is an incredible guide & I highly recommend his tour. He is very knowledgeable about not only the birds but also the many other animals & plants in this incredibly rich natural environment. His communication before, during, & after the hike was 1st rate. He is a super birder, locating by sight & sound, setting you up for many successful sightings. He told many interesting stories about the people, flora, & fauna found in this area. Arturo was kind & patient while answering my many questions. Finally, he was very helpful ensuring that I was able to safely return to my hotel. I had a great day!
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
August 2026
This is a great tour! Would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves the outdoors. We had a great time hiking the trails and learning about all the animals, plants, and of course, birds! Arturo is very knowledgeable and a great guide.
Booking verified
Traveled alone
July 2026
Thoroughly enjoyed my birdwatching tour with Arturo in La Florida district. He has a deep knowledge of not only birds but also the environment, and we identified 26 different bird species incl raptors, hummingbirds & LBBs! He kindly sent a bird list & photos after the tour. Highly recommend!
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
July 2026
Wir haben die Tour mit Arturo sehr genossen und können diese Erfahrung jedem wärmstens weiterempfehlen. Arturo ist äußerst kompetent, beantwortet jede Frage mit viel Wissen und kennt die Gegend hervorragend. Während der Tour konnten wir zahlreiche verschiedene Vogelarten und Pflanzen entdecken und wurden mit einem wunderschönen Ausblick auf Santiago belohnt.
Vielen Dank für dieses unvergessliche Erlebnis und die schöne Erinnerung!
Booking verified
Traveled alone
March 2026
Arturo is an incredible guide & I highly recommend his tour. He is very knowledgeable about not only the birds but also the many other animals & plants in this incredibly rich natural environment. His communication before, during, & after the hike was 1st rate. He is a super birder, locating by sight & sound, setting you up for many successful sightings. He told many interesting stories about the people, flora, & fauna found in this area. Arturo was kind & patient while answering my many questions. Finally, he was very helpful ensuring that I was able to safely return to my hotel. I had a great day!
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
February 2026
Loved everything about the tour. It was just Arturo and the two of us and we had an amazing time. For around 3,5 hours we walked around while Arturo taught us loads uf interesting things and we saw so much fascinating wildlife - Giant Hummingbirds, a Chilean Fox, Woodpeckers and even some Owls just to count a few. Was my personal highlight of Santiago. Aiko
Traveled alone
July 2026
Thoroughly enjoyed my birdwatching tour with Arturo in La Florida district. He has a deep knowledge of not only birds but also the environment, and we identified 26 different bird species incl raptors, hummingbirds & LBBs! He kindly sent a bird list & photos after the tour. Highly recommend!
Traveled as couple
July 2026
Wir haben die Tour mit Arturo sehr genossen und können diese Erfahrung jedem wärmstens weiterempfehlen. Arturo ist äußerst kompetent, beantwortet jede Frage mit viel Wissen und kennt die Gegend hervorragend. Während der Tour konnten wir zahlreiche verschiedene Vogelarten und Pflanzen entdecken und wurden mit einem wunderschönen Ausblick auf Santiago belohnt.
Vielen Dank für dieses unvergessliche Erlebnis und die schöne Erinnerung!
Traveled alone
March 2026
Arturo is an incredible guide & I highly recommend his tour. He is very knowledgeable about not only the birds but also the many other animals & plants in this incredibly rich natural environment. His communication before, during, & after the hike was 1st rate. He is a super birder, locating by sight & sound, setting you up for many successful sightings. He told many interesting stories about the people, flora, & fauna found in this area. Arturo was kind & patient while answering my many questions. Finally, he was very helpful ensuring that I was able to safely return to my hotel. I had a great day!
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
August 2026
This is a great tour! Would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves the outdoors. We had a great time hiking the trails and learning about all the animals, plants, and of course, birds! Arturo is very knowledgeable and a great guide.
Booking verified
Traveled alone
July 2026
Thoroughly enjoyed my birdwatching tour with Arturo in La Florida district. He has a deep knowledge of not only birds but also the environment, and we identified 26 different bird species incl raptors, hummingbirds & LBBs! He kindly sent a bird list & photos after the tour. Highly recommend!
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
July 2026
Wir haben die Tour mit Arturo sehr genossen und können diese Erfahrung jedem wärmstens weiterempfehlen. Arturo ist äußerst kompetent, beantwortet jede Frage mit viel Wissen und kennt die Gegend hervorragend. Während der Tour konnten wir zahlreiche verschiedene Vogelarten und Pflanzen entdecken und wurden mit einem wunderschönen Ausblick auf Santiago belohnt.
Vielen Dank für dieses unvergessliche Erlebnis und die schöne Erinnerung!
Booking verified
Traveled alone
March 2026
Arturo is an incredible guide & I highly recommend his tour. He is very knowledgeable about not only the birds but also the many other animals & plants in this incredibly rich natural environment. His communication before, during, & after the hike was 1st rate. He is a super birder, locating by sight & sound, setting you up for many successful sightings. He told many interesting stories about the people, flora, & fauna found in this area. Arturo was kind & patient while answering my many questions. Finally, he was very helpful ensuring that I was able to safely return to my hotel. I had a great day!
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
February 2026
Loved everything about the tour. It was just Arturo and the two of us and we had an amazing time. For around 3,5 hours we walked around while Arturo taught us loads uf interesting things and we saw so much fascinating wildlife - Giant Hummingbirds, a Chilean Fox, Woodpeckers and even some Owls just to count a few. Was my personal highlight of Santiago. Aiko
