Isla Damas, Protected island in Coquimbo Region, Chile
Isla Damas is a protected island in the Coquimbo Region covering roughly 60 hectares with two main beaches called La Poza and Las Tijeras. These shores feature white sand and turquoise waters surrounded by low shrub vegetation.
The island took its name from a rock formation visible from Punta de Choros pier that resembles the profile of a woman lying down. This distinctive outline gave the place its identity and remains visible to visitors today.
The island serves as a natural refuge where visitors come to observe wildlife and experience the coastal environment in its undisturbed state. People use the beaches for walking and watching birds, making it an important destination for those seeking direct contact with marine and terrestrial nature.
Access to the island happens through organized boat trips departing from Punta de Choros that offer wildlife viewing and beach activities. The journeys are typically short, so bringing comfortable clothes and sun protection is sensible.
The marine protected area around the island hosts Humboldt penguins, sea lions, sea otters, and various seabird species in their natural habitat. This location is the only one in the adjacent national reserve where visitors can actually land and walk around.
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