On the 17th of February 2005, a big wildfire started in the "Laguna Azul" area, caused by the negligence of a tourist whose stove fell, and set fire to the ground. The fire lasted for 11 days, and burned more than 15,000 hectares (38,000 ac

Estancia Laguna Amarga was one of the many livestock ranches that were part of the Sociedad Explotadora de Tierra del Fuego (SETF), the largest and most important sheep breeding company in Patagonia. It operated from 1893 until 1973, when the company

When you are driving one road Y-150, towards the Sarmiento entrance of the park, you will pass by a big rock with a metal plate saying "Homenaje". This is the Plüschow lookout. On the plate, there is a text in Spanish talking about the pion

Estancia Laguna Amarga is located in an area categorized as the Patagonian steppe or pampa. It is characterized by its very sparse vegetations, it almost looks like a desert. This is due to its low annual precipation, and strong wind, making limited

On the West side of the property of Estancia Laguna Amarga, the natural border is made up of the impressive Lake Sarmiento, the second-largest lake in the national park, with approximately 80 km2 (25 sq miles), and a maximum depth of 310 meters (900

Did you know that inside the property of Estancia Laguna Amarga, there are cave paintings? In the Magallanes region, various sites with rock arts, like cave paintings, have been discovered. Some of the more known rock arts have been found in the area

Everyone has a responsibility. We live in a remote area with no public services like in the bigger cities where a company comes twice a week to collect waste. Here, we must find our own solutions to the garbage by first reducing it, then trying to r

We often get repeated questions about the puma-watching activity, especially about when is the best time, when to see cubs, and what to bring. We have collected the most commun questions in this blog post, and hopefully it can help to get a better un

Eduardo Hernández, a local photographer and graphic designer from Punta Arenas, contacted Leona Amarga about doing a puma-watching experience with us. We have followed his work, and his passion for local culture and wildlife, and we are especially im

In Tierra del Fuego it is possible to see the world's second-biggest penguin, the King Penguin. The biggest one is found in Antarctica and is the Emperor penguin. Standing up, the King Penguin measures up to 1 meter (39 inches), and can weight u

If you have entered the national park, Torres del Paine, from the East side, you probably saw the beautiful green lagoon with an incredible view of the towers. This lagoon is called Amarga, and it has an interesting coloration that often becomes more

Puma concolor is the scientific name given to the feline commonly known as the Puma, an iconic predator of Patagonia whose name comes from the Quechua language meaning "powerful animal." Throughout its distribution, the puma has coexisted w

Seeing a humpback whale is a life-changing experience. These mysterious animals, where we rarely see more than just their back and tail, leave a special mark in your heart and going on a whale-watching expedition is something everybody should do onc

Chilean Patagonia has a lot of very interesting wildlife, one being the iconic Andean condor, one of the largest birds in the world, measured in wingspan. The Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) has a large distribution range: from the Andean countries of

As you may already know, Leona Amarga is located just at the border of the national park, Torres del Paine. If you have come all the way down to the end of the world to do your puma-watching experience, we recommend you stay some extra days before or

White-throated Caracara. Latin name: Daptrius albogularisWhere to be observedThe White-throated Caracara is an annual resident (it doesn't migrate), and endemic to the Patagonian Andes of both Chile and Argentina. In the Magallanes region, we ca

Is using Livestock Guardian dogs a miracle solution for the predator-livestock conflict? Maybe you have seen them before, a big - often white - dog in between a flock of sheep, following them where they go. These are livestock guardian dogs. They bl

The Last LizardThe genus Diplolaemus or also called big-headed lizards are probably the least known group of reptiles that inhabit Chile. They are characterized by their large head compared to the rest of the body, and by their folds in the neck, fro

Patagonia's history of colonization and farming is a story full of sacrifices, hard work, hopes, and many unexpected challenges and setbacks. Estancia Laguna Amarga and the Goic family have a story that contains many of these elements, from hope

Leona Amarga Expedition is located just at the border of the national park, Torres del Paine, and its main entrance "Amarga". To get there from Puerto Natales, take route 9 towards Cerro Castillo village, and then turn left at the roundabou

Avifauna is associated with various environments such as the iconic Patagonian climate. One of the most striking birds of the Patagonian steppe is the unmistakable Lesser Rhea (Ñandú). In the summer season, we can see the male raising his chicks, cal

A BBC Natural History Unit crew is currently following the story of a female puma known as Rupestre. This female’s territory includes Laguna Amarga, where she is bringing up four cubs. By working with this puma family for over a year, this exciting h

The story of the interaction between pumas and livestock in Patagonia starts at theend of the XIX century, when the sheep farming industry started with the arrival of1.200 sheep introduced from the Malvinas Islands. But the development this newindust

Operated by Leona Amarga Expeditions in collaboration with Panthera Foundation through the project: "Sustainable, safe puma tourism for pumas and people." Welcome to Estancia Laguna Amarga. Estancia Laguna Amarga offers unparalleled opp

http://www.fltimes.com/lifestyle/speaking-of-nature-up-close-and-personal-with-pumas-in/article_128086b3-3c07-53e0-8510-729850614311.htmlAs a professor of environmental conservation at Finger Lakes Community College, I strive to incorporate as much

Panthera is thrilled to announce our new partnership with Leona Amarga, the business entity that manages puma tourism on Estancia Laguna Amarga along the border of Torres del Paine National Park in southernmost Chilean Patagonia. Southern Patagonia i

Project SummaryThis project fits under the following two categories: 1) supporting community wildlife conservation, and 2) raising awareness to change behavior. The purpose of this project is to support a conservation effort adjacent the UNESCO Bio

Tomislav Jorge Goic Utrovicich Born in Puerto Natales on the 3rd January 1952 Tomislav is descended from a family of pioneers who arrived from Europe in search of a better future. He studied at the Salesian College in Puerto Natales before finishi

Situated 115 km to the north of Puerto Natales the Laguna Amarga Estancia, covering an area of 6,662 hectares, shares a boundary with the Torres del Paine National Park. To reach the estancia visitors must take the Ruta 9 highway which leads out of N