Magdalena Island, Island in Aysén Region, Chile.
Magdalena Island covers around 951 square miles (2,462 square kilometers) and features rugged terrain, deep ravines, and coastal coves that support diverse marine and terrestrial species.
The island was designated as a forest reserve in the 1960s and officially became a protected park on July 11, 1983, with further conservation expansions occurring in 2018.
Local fishing communities, including Puerto Gaviota, have historically relied on the codfish industry and continue to maintain maritime traditions closely tied to Patagonian life and heritage.
Access to Magdalena Island is primarily by boat from Puerto Cisnes or Puerto Puyuhuapi, and visitors should prepare for remote conditions with limited facilities and variable weather patterns.
The island hosts the endangered southern river otter, known locally as huillin, making it a critical site for conservation efforts focused on protecting this rare aquatic mammal species.
Location: Aysén Region
GPS coordinates: -44.59556,-73.19028
Latest update: December 2, 2025 09:25
Chile stretches over 2,670 miles (4,300 kilometers) from north to south, crossing some of South America's most varied landscapes. The north features the Atacama Desert with its salt flats, geysers at El Tatio, and astronomical observatories such as Paranal. The coastal city of Valparaíso displays colonial architecture on steep hillsides, while the abandoned nitrate mining towns of Humberstone and Sewell recall the country's industrial past. The Andean region includes active volcanoes like Villarrica and Osorno, and Lauca National Park with Lake Chungará at over 14,760 feet (4,500 meters) elevation. The Lake District and Patagonia offer extensive forests, glaciers, and fjords. Torres del Paine National Park attracts hikers with its granite peaks and Grey Glacier. Lake General Carrera on the Argentine border shows turquoise waters, while Queulat and Bernardo O'Higgins national parks preserve remote wilderness. Chiloé Island is known for its wooden churches and traditional architecture. Further south, Puerto Williams on Navarino Island marks one of the world's southernmost settlements. Easter Island sits 2,300 miles (3,700 kilometers) west of the coast in the Pacific, displaying over 900 moai statues from its Polynesian past. The Juan Fernández Archipelago, also in the Pacific, offers endemic flora and fauna. In central Chile, ski resorts like Valle Nevado provide winter sports in the Andes, while the Elqui Valley is recognized for pisco production and clear night skies. Santiago, the capital, sits in an Andean valley and serves as a starting point for trips to surrounding national parks such as La Campana.
Isla Magdalena National Park
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Cay
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Mentolat
14.4 km
Roca Chacabuco
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Playa Nuevo Reino
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Roca de Afuera
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Roca Blanca
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Río Ventisquero Queulat
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Mirador
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Playa Puerto Cisnes
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Playa Bonita
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Playa Allanao
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Scenic viewpoint
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Scenic viewpoint
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Paseo en bote zodiac y guiados en Kayak Experiencia Austral
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Mirador Virgen de las Rosas
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Mirador Panorámico
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Muelle Laguna Témpanos
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Dolphin Spotting
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Mirador Río Cisnes
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Scenic viewpoint
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Mirador
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Mirador
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Scenic viewpoint
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Mirador Dos Lagunas
44.8 km
Waterfall
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La cascada y pozón
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Los canelos
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