Cabo de Hornos National Park
Facts and practical information
Cabo de Hornos National Park is a protected area in southern Chile that was designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2005, along with Alberto de Agostini National Park. The world's southernmost national park, it is located 12 hours by boat from Puerto Williams in the Cape Horn Archipelago, which belongs to the Commune of Cabo de Hornos in the Antártica Chilena Province of Magallanes y Antártica Chilena Region. ()
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Wildlife
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Humpback whale
The humpback whale is one of the most captivating creatures of the sea, easily recognized by its unique body shape, impressive breaching behavior, and intricate songs sung by males. These magnificent whales can grow up to 16 meters (about 52 feet) in length and weigh...
Mammals
Marine otter
The marine otter, a captivating yet little-known mammal native to South America, is a member of the weasel family. Unlike most otters, these charming creatures inhabit exclusively saltwater coastal environments. They are distinguished as one of the smallest otter...
Mammals
Southern royal albatross
The southern royal albatross is a majestic seabird renowned for its incredible wingspan, which can extend over 3 meters. This makes it one of the largest albatross species, comparable to the wandering albatross. Remarkably, recent research suggests that the southern...
Birds
Leopard seal
Leopard seals, commonly known as sea leopards, are the second-largest seal species in the Antarctic, with killer whales as their only natural predators. These seals have a varied diet that includes cephalopods, other seals (pinnipeds), krill, birds, and fish.
Mammals
Kelp gull
The kelp gull, also known as the Dominican gull, is a captivating seabird commonly found along the coasts and islands of the Southern Hemisphere. This species is categorized into two primary subspecies: L. d. dominicanus, which inhabits areas around South America...
Birds
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