Archipiélago de Juan Fernández National Park

Archipiélago de Juan Fernández National Park encompasses three volcanic islands situated in the Pacific Ocean within Valparaíso Region. The three islands cover approximately 9,570 hectares and feature dramatic coastlines, steep terrain, and diverse plant life adapted to the remote island environment.

Chile established this protected area in 1935 to safeguard the islands' distinctive ecosystems. UNESCO designated the park as a Biosphere Reserve in 1977, recognizing its importance for global biodiversity conservation.

The islands hold deep literary connections, with Robinson Crusoe island named after the famous novel character who was inspired by a real castaway's story. Visitors can walk through landscapes that shaped the imagination of readers worldwide.

The islands are accessible by weekly flights departing from Santiago or by naval ships that operate during summer months from Valparaíso. Visitors should prepare for changeable weather and the remote island climate, bringing appropriate gear for outdoor exploration.

The park shelters 137 plant species found nowhere else on Earth, representing remarkable botanical isolation. The Juan Fernández Firecrown hummingbird, a tiny bird found only here, stands as the world's sole insular endemic hummingbird species.

Location: Valparaíso Province

Inception: 1935

GPS coordinates: -33.72970,-79.86920

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:23