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the three islands that form the Juan Fernandez archipelago,
the Robinson Crusoe Island is probably the most famous.
Alejandro Selkirk and Santa Clara are the other two
islands. It is this Robinson Crusoe Island that the
sailor Alejandro Selkirk was stranded for five long
years. His life of solitude inspired Daniel Defoe to
pen the classic novel.
The Robinson Crusoe Island along with
its counterparts has immense scientific importance because
of its large variety of the endemic species flora and
fauna. The most commonly spotted bird here is the humming
bird with its needle-fine black beak and a silky plumage.
Robinson Crusoe Island is the sole populated island
in the archipelago. There are about five hundred inhabitants
in the island who live a life of detachment from the
outside world and whose lifestyle is characterized by
tranquility and serenity.
The Robinson Crusoe Island retains
the ambience of adventure and mystery. There are a lot
of hiking trails among which one leads to Robinson Crusoe's
caves. Other popular activities include horse riding,
angling, sailing and swimming with the sea lions for
company. You can also enjoy a pleasure trip to Santa
Barbara Fortress, Patriot's Caves, Selkirk's Lookout,
Robinson's Cave, Puerto Frances and Playa Arenal.
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Crusoe Island and other places of interest in
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