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With 60.3 hectares, the island belongs to The Humboldt Penguin National Reserve, has a sandy soil with gravel and organic matter. This lovely corner of nature forms, together with Chañaral Ssland and Los Choros Island The Humboldt Penguin National Reserve, a total area of 859 hectares, a variety of wildlife habitat, where you can easily share with sea lions, pelicans, chungungos, Magellanic penguins and bottlenose dolphins. Attractions Endangered fauna and beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters. Activities Swimming, sailing tourism, scuba diving, sea kayak, picnic, contemplate the fauna and flora, photography. Location Fourth region. Located 114 kilometers northwest of La Serena, 60 kilometers northwest of La Higuera, and 5 miles west of Punta de Choros. Getting There Leaving La Serena on the Panamericana Route to the north, about 78 km, leave the detour signs to the National Reserve. Then, at km 101, is passed through the town of Punta de Choros Baja, and beyond there are 22 km of gravel. A road that is not in very good condition leads to the office of the Conaf Administration and the Center for Environmental Information. Request permission to Conaf: (56-51) 272798-272799. The boat transfer is negotiated with the fishermen. ![]() When to go All year. Weather Semiarid. Presents a more marked aridity in the north and south temperate demonstrations. The coastal temperatures are homogeneous, which fall into the interior. The rain had during the winter months. Services Housing, food, recreation, camping. Surroundings Andacollo, Tacas Beach and Spa Resort, Caleta Los Hornos, El Tofo Hill, Old Chungungo, Coquimbo, Choros Island, La Higuera, La Serena, Las Campanas Observatory, La Silla Observatory, Playa Blanca, Playa de Choros, Guanaqueros Beach, Playa La Herradura, Playa Peñuelas, Tongoy, Punta Choros, Humboldt Penguin National Reserve. Source: http://www.visitchile.com/esp/valparaiso-santiago-vinedos/destino.asp?id=151 http://www.turistel.cl/secciones/destinos/atractivo_%20natural/geografia/islas/isla-damas.htm |
























