Juan Fernández Islands Essentials

This volcanic archipelago, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, is defined by its rugged topography and the legacy of marooned sailor Alexander Selkirk. The list encompasses Robinson Crusoe Island’s dramatic peaks, such as the 915-meter El Yunque, and historic sites including the cave and lookout used by Selkirk during his four-year isolation. Natural highlights include the endemic fur seal colonies at Lobería Pangal and the high-altitude forests of Cerro de los Inocentes, showcasing the unique biodiversity of this remote Chilean territory.

Mirador de Selkirk

A mountain pass and lookout where Alexander Selkirk scanned the horizon for ships during his four-year exile starting in 1704.

Robinson Crusoe Cave

A coastal cave on Robinson Crusoe Island used as a primary shelter by the marooned sailor Alexander Selkirk.

Plazoleta El Yunque

A clearing and trailhead at the base of El Yunque mountain, surrounded by endemic flora.

Lobería Pangal

A coastal observation point for a colony of endemic Juan Fernández fur seals.

El Yunque

The highest point on Robinson Crusoe Island, this anvil-shaped volcanic peak reaches an elevation of 915 meters.

Plaza San Juan Bautista

The central square of San Juan Bautista, the only village in the Juan Fernández archipelago.

Playa Arenal

A sandy beach located on the western side of Robinson Crusoe Island.

salsipuedes

A high-altitude viewpoint offering vistas of Cumberland Bay and the village of San Juan Bautista.

Cerro de Los Inocentes

Cerro de Los Inocentes is the highest mountain in the Juan Fernández Islands, Valparaíso Region, Chile.

El Camote

A mountain ridge and lookout point providing views of the island's interior valleys.