San Juan Bautista, Isla Robinson Crusoe, Chile

Robinson Crusoe Island, Chile

Robinson Crusoe Island, also known as Juan Fernández Island, is a fascinating lost paradise located in the archipelago of Juan Fernández, 414 miles off the coast of South America. The island owes its name to the story of the shipwreck of Alexander Selkirk, immortalized in the famous novel 'Robinson Crusoe' by Daniel Defoe. With less than 1000 inhabitants, the island boasts an endemic flora and fauna unique to this area. Seventy percent of the plant species on the island are endemic, and visitors may encounter the Juan Fernández fur seal or the Juan Fernandez firecrown. The archipelago is a World Biosphere Reserve, showcasing stunning landscapes with peaks rising 1,500m above sea level. Activities on the island include trekking through rugged trails to explore the interior, scuba diving in the marine ecosystem teeming with endemic fish species and spiny lobsters, and enjoying the pristine beaches with temperate waters ideal for swimming and fishing. The island, with its savage and virgin nature, captivates adventurers and naturalists alike. Visitors can also explore the German warship wreck Dresden in Cumberland Bay, witness the unique beauty of the island's terrain, and experience a true utopia. Tourists can reach the island by cruise ships docking at San Juan Bautista or take flights from Santiago de Chile to the airstrip near the southwestern peninsula. A ferry service connects the town with the airstrip, providing access to this enchanting destination.

Location

City: San Juan Bautista

Country: Chile

Coordinates: 33.6273° S, 78.8251° W