Machuca

-22.59829 , -68.06562

Chile

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• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : -22.5983/-68.0656 (2021-01-09 21:06:47 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Machuca" (2021-01-09 21:06:47 )

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  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Andean Goose (Oressochen melanopterus)
Crested Duck (Lophonetta specularioides)
Puna Teal (Spatula puna)
Yellow-billed Teal (Anas flavirostris)
Andean Duck (Oxyura ferruginea)
Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis)
Andean Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus andinus)
James's Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus jamesi)
Silvery Grebe (Podiceps occipitalis)
Green-headed Hillstar (Oreotrochilus stolzmanni)
Horned Coot (Fulica cornuta)
Giant Coot (Fulica gigantea)
Andean Avocet (Recurvirostra andina)
Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes)
Plain-mantled Tit-Spinetail (Leptasthenura aegithaloides)
Cordilleran Canastero (Asthenes modesta)
Black Siskin (Spinus atratus)
Yellow-rumped Siskin (Spinus uropygialis)
Black-hooded Sierra Finch (Phrygilus atriceps)

Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) was added by Valeria Heindl (2024-12-16 22:03:04)

Andean Goose (Oressochen melanopterus) was added by Valeria Heindl (2024-12-16 22:02:49)

Green-headed Hillstar (Oreotrochilus stolzmanni) was added by Valeria Heindl (2024-12-16 22:02:36)

Andean Avocet (Recurvirostra andina) was added by Valeria Heindl (2024-12-16 22:02:21)

Plain-mantled Tit-Spinetail (Leptasthenura aegithaloides) was added by Valeria Heindl (2024-12-16 22:02:09)

Yellow-rumped Siskin (Spinus uropygialis) was added by Valeria Heindl (2024-12-16 22:01:21)

Black Siskin (Spinus atratus) was added by Valeria Heindl (2024-12-16 22:00:54)

Black-hooded Sierra Finch (Phrygilus atriceps) was added by Valeria Heindl (2024-12-16 22:00:37)

Cordilleran Canastero (Asthenes modesta) was added by Valeria Heindl (2024-12-16 22:00:00)

Andean Duck (Oxyura ferruginea) was added by Valeria Heindl (2024-12-16 21:59:32)

Giant Coot (Fulica gigantea) was added by Valeria Heindl (2024-12-16 21:59:20)

Silvery Grebe (Podiceps occipitalis) was added by Valeria Heindl (2024-12-16 21:59:08)

Yellow-billed Teal (Anas flavirostris) was added by Valeria Heindl (2024-12-16 21:58:23)

Puna Teal (Spatula puna) was added by Valeria Heindl (2024-12-16 21:57:49)

Crested Duck (Lophonetta specularioides) was added by Valeria Heindl (2024-12-16 21:57:40)

Horned Coot (Fulica cornuta) was added by Valeria Heindl (2024-12-16 21:57:29)

James's Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus jamesi) was added by Valeria Heindl (2024-12-16 21:57:16)

Andean Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus andinus) was added by Valeria Heindl (2024-12-16 21:56:38)

Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) was added by Valeria Heindl (2024-12-16 21:56:25)

  • Timing and strategy

Best season - Spring-summer, from September to March.

Best time of the day: afternoon. The light is better and there is less traffic.

Minimum 1 hour to explore the main lagoon.

You can get here by car or on a half-day birding trip with Valeria's Adventures.

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
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• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-10-03 05:17
Best season - Spring-summer, from September to March. Best time of the day: afternoon. Light The light is better and there is less traffic. Minimum 1 hour to explore te the main laggon. lagoon. You can get here by car or an on a half-day birding trip with Valeria's Adventures.
Edited by Valeria Heindl on 2024-12-16 22:05
Best season - Spring-summer, from September to March. Best time of the day: afternoon. Light is better and there is less traffic. Minimum 1 hour to explore te main laggon. You can get here by car or an a half-day birding trip with Valeria's Adventures.
  • How to get there

You can only get here by private transportation. Head north from San Pedro on the road to El tatio geysers. It takes 1 hour to get to Machuca.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2025-10-03 05:17
You cna can only get here by private trasnportation.transportation. Head north from San Pedro on the road to El tatio geysers. It takes 1 hs hour to get to Machuca.
Edited by Valeria Heindl on 2024-12-16 22:07
You cna only get here by private trasnportation. Head north from San Pedro on the road to El tatio geysers. It takes 1 hs to get to Machuca.

No tickets and/or fees.

Restrooms available in Machuca town for 500 chilean pesos.

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Edited by Valeria Heindl on 2024-12-16 22:08
No tickets and/or fees. Restrooms available in Machuca town for 500 chilean pesos.
  • Other attractions

Wildlife observation: Vicuñas, Culpeo Fox, Vizcachas, Guanacos.

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• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
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Edited by Valeria Heindl on 2024-12-16 22:10
Wildlife observation: Vicuñas, Culpeo Fox, Vizcachas, Guanacos.

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or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

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Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

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