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Leona Amarga Expeditions


Leona Amarga Expeditions


puma chilean patagonia natural habitat


Leona Amarga Expeditions


Welcome to Leona Amarga Expeditions

In the vast territory of Leona Amarga, Patagonia’s legacy unfolds through its rich history, nature conservation and wildlife stress free encounters. The estancia, a plot of land for raising sheep and cattle, was acquired by the Goic family in 1976. Their commitment to conservation allowed great recovery of the local grasslands, welcoming a stunning array of wildlife including guanacos, rheas and pumas. Inspired by this resurgence, the family established Leona Amarga Expeditions in 2017. Since then, the estancia has become a leading example of responsible wildlife tourism at the border of Torres del Paine national park, with options of wildlife sightseeing and horseback riding for travelers to connect to the untamed beauty and enduring spirit of Patagonia. Will you join us on this adventure?

*All our activities are for adults +18 years old.

Embracing Nature: Our drive to Protect Pumas

Embracing Nature: Our drive to Protect Pumas

Leona Amarga Expeditions is dedicated to providing unforgettable stress free wildlife experiences that connect visitors with pumas intheir natural habitat. We promote coexistence between humans and wildlife while prioritizing science and conservation through sustainable practices that protect the environment for future generations.

Leona Amarga Expeditions

Personalized Experiences

Discover unique wildlife and horseback riding adventures in Patagonia with fully customized and exclusive group tours.

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Leona Amarga Expeditions

Personalized Experiences

Discover unique wildlife and horseback riding adventures in Patagonia with fully customized and exclusive group tours.

Book Now Find your Experience

A word from our Guests

Dr. Marc Elbroch

Director Puma Program

"The Estancia Laguna Amarga is the most spectacular and most reliable place in the world to view wild pumas (mountain lions, cougars). There is truly no place like it. My organization, Panthera, is thrilled to partner with Leona Amarga because of the Goic family’s commitment to conserving pumas, sustainable tourism practices, and doing what is right for pumas as well as people"

Boone Smith

Wildlife Photographer

"If you want the once in a lifetime opportunity to see pumas, this is the place! I have worked with pumas/mountain lions all over their range, and there is nothing like this in the world. The guides at Leona Amarga Expeditions worked their tails off for us. We wanted to see every behavior possible from these cats, and they helped us see it up close and personal day in and day out. We were able to see 18 different pumas over several weeks (including kittens). Some of my best puma experiences ever and such an amazing place!"

Fernando Tortato

Researcher Pantera Fondation

"In 2018 I had the pleasure of observing pumas in the wild as I had never seen them in my life before. I had seen jaguars in the Pantanal in Brazil, as this is my area of study and where I carried out my doctoral thesis. What I was able to observe at Laguna Amarga was the result of a serious undertaking which took into consideration the behavior of the pumas. The animals are habituated to human presence and their space is respected by the tourists observing them. This opportunity to observe and record the behavior of pumas in Laguna Amarga is totally unique! The observation of pumas establishes a tool for their conservation"

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