Pan de Azúcar National Park
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Pan de Azúcar National Park is a national park of Chile. The park straddles the border between the Antofagasta Region and the Atacama Region. Its name, Parque Nacional Pan de Azúcar, means "sugar loaf national park". ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
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
Humboldt penguin
The Humboldt penguin, named after the explorer Alexander von Humboldt, is a medium-sized penguin species primarily found in the Pingüino de Humboldt National Reserve in Chile and Peru. With their distinctive black and white plumage, these penguins are easily...
Birds
European hare
The European hare, commonly known as the brown hare, is a captivating species native to Europe and parts of Asia. As one of the largest hare species, it thrives in temperate, open landscapes. These herbivores primarily feed on grasses and herbs, and must stay vigilant...
Mammals
Guanaco
The guanaco is a fascinating camelid native to South America and closely related to the llama. If you ever come across a young guanaco, it’s known as a "chulengo." These animals typically stand between 1.0 and 1.3 meters tall at the shoulder and have a body length of...
Mammals
Culpeo
The culpeo, also known as the zorro culpeo, Andean zorro, or Andean fox, is a fascinating species of fox native to South America. It is the continent's second-largest canid, trailing only the maned wolf. With its gray and reddish fur, white chin, reddish legs, and a...
Mammals
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