Isla Los Pinguinos Cachagua (Zapallar, Chile): Tours & Tickets
- South America
- Chile
- Valparaiso Region
- Zapallar
- Things to Do in Zapallar
- Isla Los Pinguinos Cachagua
There really are penguins in Chile not too far from Santiago. They are safe from humans beings on the island. They can be seen by the naked eye from the path on the mainland. It is recommended to have binoculars.
Surprisingly nice stone and decking path that is close enough to view penguins, especially with binoculars. Scenery is beautiful.
Short walk up "La Rambla" at North end of Cachagua beach. We were able to see Penguins on north-East side of island without having to take a boat. Make sure you take some good binoculars. We used ours to help capture better pictures from shore. Note: nice hike on La Rambla ...…
We had a day in Santiago and wanted to see penguins. The drive was easy enough. Parking was free. The beach was pristine. The rocks and shells were amazing. At the end of a short beach walk, there is an Island. It took a while, but eventually, we saw one, and then four…
No need to take a boat, even without binoculars you can see these gorgeous little birds, with binoculars you can watch them for ages. We went in the morning and there were not so many, probably just young ones as the rest off fishing. Returned at five and they were all coming…
