Los Pengüinos

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Isla Magdalena was reached by the Melinka, afternoon departure of 4pm. it was a 5 hour round trip to the island with a circuit hike to see first hand experience of Magellanic penguins. approximately 58, 000 couples nest on the island. we witnessed the hatchlings at full independence, in shedding process and ready to migrate. Not returning until September. The island has permanent presence of pserk ranges and a lighthouse with information about the fauna. Created in 1966 it is a Natural Monument. However , history dates back to 1520 where these islands were used for supplies of eggs and meat to the early explorers.

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