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Guamblin Island
Guamblin Island is a national park in Chile, established in 1967, covering 106 km² (41 sq mi). It is the #34 largest of Chile's 48 national parks. Island and national park of Chile.
- Area
- 106 km²
- Established
- 1967
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BBA · 290 km
Nearest airports to Guamblin Island
- 1 BBA290 kmstraight line
- 2 PMQ370 kmstraight line
- 3 EQS383 kmstraight line
Perito Moreno, ArgentinaMore about Guamblin Island
Guamblin Island is one of 48 national parks in Chile — Island and national park of Chile. It covers 106 km² (10,600 ha) — about the size of Paris, making it the #34 largest national park in Chile (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1967, 59 years ago — the first national parks in Chile date back to 1926. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Guamblin Island
The closest airport is Balmaceda Airport (BBA), about 290 km away — around 6 h 17 min by car; alternatively Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport (PMQ, 370 km). Other national parks within reach include Isla Magdalena National Park (1,576 km²), Melimoyu National Park (1,055 km²), Queulat National Park (1,541 km²) and Corcovado National Park (4,000 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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