Chile holds 40,000 wetlands but has lost 80% in 50 years. Explore iconic sites from Atacama to Patagonia and learn which are at risk of disappearing.
Environment & Travel
Key Facts
—Total wetlands. Chile holds roughly 40,000 wetlands covering about 4.5 million hectares, or 6% of the national territory.
—Protection gap. Only about 2% of mapped wetlands have any formal protection status, leaving the vast majority legally exposed.
—Historical loss. An estimated 80% of Chilean wetlands have disappeared in the last 50 years due to urban growth, drainage, and agriculture.
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