Location: 667 kilometres West of San Antonio
Area: 96 km²
Archipiélago de Juan Fernández National Park situated 667 kilometres
West of Chile coast line became the inspiration for Robinson Crusoe.
The islands of Archipiélago de Juan Fernández National Park have a
subtropical, temperate Mediterranean climate. However the temperatures
can range widely depending on the island. This region is moderated by
the influence of the cold Humboldt Current, which flows northward to the
east of the islands, and the southeast trade winds. Temperatures range
from 3 °C (37 °F) to 34 °C (93 °F), with an annual mean of 15.4 °C (60
°F). Higher elevations are generally cooler, with occasional frosts on
an island of Robinson Crusoe.
The Juan Fernández Archipelago
National Park has a protection of its subsoil as a place of scientific
interest for mining purposes, as established in article 17 of the Mining
Code.These work can only be carried out by means of a written permission
by the President of the Republic and also signed by the Minister of
Mining.
The condition of place of scientific interest for mining
purposes was established by Supreme Decree No. 133 of August 29, 1989
and published on October 26, 1989. which establishes the protection
polygon.
Subsoil protection
The Juan Fernández Archipelago National Park
has protection of its subsoil as a place of scientific interest for
mining purposes, as established in article 17 of the Mining Code. These
tasks can only be carried out with a written permit from the President
of the Republic. and also signed by the Minister of Mining.
The
condition of place of scientific interest for mining purposes was
established by Supreme Decree No. 133 of August 29, 1989 and published
on October 26, 1989. 4 which sets the protection polygon.