Damas Island


Many tourists who have found themselves in Chile , must visit the island of Damas. It is known for its fascinating boat rides, which give an opportunity to fully enjoy the diversity of flora and fauna.

What to see on the island of Damas?

The island of Damas, located near the city of Punta Choros, is very small, its length is only 6 km. Ordering a sightseeing tour by boat, tourists will be able to see all the natural beauties. Here grow mangrove forests, which create a local unique landscape. In addition, the island grows about 120 different species of flora, most of which are cacti.

Another feature of the island is its diverse fauna: here you can meet such rare species of animals as pale monkeys, alligators, three-toed sloths, giant anteaters, and exotic birds. Due to this, in 1990, Damas was recognized by UNESCO as the world reserve of the biosphere and declared a National Reserve.

The island of Damas is characterized by warm weather, the temperature here is about 30 ° C throughout the year. These climatic conditions have become ideal for penguins that inhabit the colony on the island. Pelicans and sea lions also live in these places.

Fans of a relaxing holiday will certainly like to spend time on local beaches, which are famous for their cleanest fine white sand and the beautiful landscape that surrounds the coast. For those who want to watch the sea life, it is suggested to dive.

Before visiting the island, it is recommended to reserve drinking water. It is also worth to pre-request permission for a camping site in Coquimbo .

How to get to Damas Island?

The starting point for reaching the island of Damas is the city of La Serena , from which you need to go on the Pan-American highway and drive 80 km. Then the path should be kept on a dirt road leading to the fishing village of Los Choros.

There is no regular sea service, therefore, to get from the village to the island, you will have to negotiate with local fishermen. Walking on the boat will bring a lot of pleasure, as it will be accompanied by dolphins.