Among 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.