Francisco Coloane Coastal and Marine Protected Area

The Francisco Coloane Marine Park extends across 653 square kilometers of waters in the Straits of Magellan, encompassing Carlos III island and numerous marine habitats.

The Chilean government established this marine protected area in 2003 to safeguard critical feeding grounds and reproduction sites for marine species in the Magellan region.

The protected area bears the name of Francisco Coloane, a Chilean author who wrote extensively about maritime adventures and life in the Patagonian region.

Visitors require permits to access the marine park, with guided tours available from October through March to observe humpback whales and other marine species.

Scientists have documented and tracked nearly 200 individual humpback whales through their distinct tail fluke patterns as they migrate through these waters.

Location: Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic Region

Website: https://simbio.mma.gob.cl/AreaProtegida/Details/1713

GPS coordinates: -53.83333,-71.80000

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:22