Built in 1749 to discourage incursions by pirates, these Spanish fortifications were reconstructed in 1974. To reach them, follow the path from Cuevas de los Patriotas, or climb directly from the plaza via Subida El Castillo. The track continues to Mirador de Selkirk.
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Parque Nacional Archipiélago Juan Fernández
1.31 MILES
This national park covers the entire archipelago, a total of 93 sq km, though the township of San Juan Bautista and the airstrip are de-facto exclusions…
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0.06 MILES
Up a short footpath from Baron de Rodt and illuminated at night, these damp caverns sheltered Juan Egaña, Manuel de Salas and 300 other patriots exiled…
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0.35 MILES
Commemorating the battle between the British naval vessels Glasgow, Kent and Orama, and the German cruiser Dresden.
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0.06 MILES
Up a short footpath from Baron de Rodt and illuminated at night, these damp caverns sheltered Juan Egaña, Manuel de Salas and 300 other patriots exiled…
2. Shell Holes & Dresden Plaque
0.35 MILES
Commemorating the battle between the British naval vessels Glasgow, Kent and Orama, and the German cruiser Dresden.
3. Parque Nacional Archipiélago Juan Fernández
1.31 MILES
This national park covers the entire archipelago, a total of 93 sq km, though the township of San Juan Bautista and the airstrip are de-facto exclusions…