NEOTROPICAL (SOUTHERN SOUTH AMERICAN)
Valdivian Temperate Rainorest

The friendly forests of Chile in southern South America have many endemic species. The forests here include the Valdivian temperate rainforest of the central coast of Chile, and the interesting endemic diversity, lower temperates, and lack of dangerous or annoying animals, makes for a pleasant ecosystem to explore... 

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The more southerly 'Magellanic forest' often grows despite steep slopes around areas such as the Chilean fjords. It's growth is assisted by receiving sufficient rain from the constant westerly winds.

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In spring and summer there are some flowers to be seen in the forest, including:

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The southern forests also seem to have a lot of red coloured flowers! These include:

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There is not a huge range of species of birds in these forests compared to those further north in the Neotropics, but many of them are endemic to southern South America.

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Places to experience the temperate forests of southern South America

The Valdivian forest is centred around the large bay protected by the island of Chiloe. In this region is the Chiloe National Park. North of here, rainforest is protected in various national parks and other reserves such as the coastal Punta Curinanco (below), accessible from Neibla.

For a video slideshow about the nature & wildlife of the
SOUTHERN SOUTH AMERICAN Temperate Forest