Isla Magdalena National Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Isla Magdalena National Park |
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IUCN Category II (National Park)
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 Isla Magdalena National Park
Location in Chile
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| Location | Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Region, Chile |
| Nearest city | Puerto Cisnes |
| Area | 1,576 km2 (608 sq mi) |
| Established | 1983 |
| Governing body | Corporación Nacional Forestal |
The Isla Magdalena National Park (in Spanish, Parque Nacional Isla Magdalena) is a special protected area in Magdalena Island, Patagonia, Chile. It covers a huge area of 1,576 square kilometers (about 608 square miles). This park helps protect the amazing nature found there. It was first created in 1967 as a "Forest Reserve" and then became a "National Park" in 1983. This means it's a very important place for nature conservation.
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About Isla Magdalena National Park
This park is located in the Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Region of Chile. The closest city to the park is Puerto Cisnes. The park includes not only Magdalena Island but also other smaller islands. One important area is Puerto Gaviota, found in the south of the park. There is also a larger island called Atilio in the north.
What's the weather like?
The climate at Isla Magdalena National Park is quite cool and wet. The average temperature throughout the year is between 6 and 8 degrees Celsius (43 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit). It also rains a lot, with about 4,000 millimeters (about 157 inches) of rain falling each year. This wet weather helps the plants and animals in the park to thrive.
How to visit the park?
You can best reach Isla Magdalena National Park by boat. Boats usually leave from the ports of Puerto Cisnes or Puerto Puyuhuapi. Once you arrive at the island, it's important to know that there are no buildings or services for visitors. This means the park is very natural and untouched.
Highest point in the park
The tallest point in Isla Magdalena National Park is Mentolat Volcano. This volcano stands at 1,660 meters (about 5,446 feet) high. It is a major feature of the park's landscape.
See also
In Spanish: Parque nacional Isla Magdalena para niños
