Isla Salas y Gómez
Island Remote Pacific islet east of Easter Island, uninhabited
A remote, uninhabited Chilean island east of Easter Island, Salas y Gómez is reached mainly by research vessels and expedition yachts. Visitors-mostly scientists and adventurous sailors-come for seabird colonies, offshore reefs and isolated Pacific diving.
Isla Salas y Gómez is a remote, uninhabited rocky islet in the southeastern Pacific Ocean administered by Chile and part of the Valparaíso Region. The islet has no permanent freshwater and supports only sparse vegetation and seabird colonies.
The site is of interest mainly to scientists and conservationists studying seabird nesting and oceanic ecosystems; there are no visitor facilities and landings are rare. Surrounding waters form part of a wider area of high marine biodiversity and are subject to conservation measures.
Spanish and later European navigators charted the islet in the 18th century and it has remained uninhabited. Chile administers it as part of its Pacific territories and it is managed with an emphasis on marine conservation.
The islet lies in the southeastern Pacific and is one of Chile’s most remote offshore features, well east of the main Chilean coast and located in open ocean far from major population centres.
- Access: Uninhabited and lacking permanent fresh water, the islet is visited only by scientific or authorised conservation vessels.
- Administration: Administered by Chile as part of the Valparaíso Region and noted for its remote position in the southeastern Pacific and importance to seabirds and marine life.
How to Get to Isla Salas y Gómez #
Isla Salas y Gómez is extremely remote and uninhabited; there are no scheduled passenger services. Access is limited to private expedition or research vessels (typically sailing from Rapa Nui / Easter Island or mainland Chile) and landings require permits from Chilean authorities. For practical purposes it is not reachable by normal tourist transport.
Tips for Visiting Isla Salas y Gómez #
- Do not plan an independent tourist landing - Isla Salas y Gómez is an uninhabited, highly remote Chilean islet within a protected marine area and there are effectively no civilian visitor facilities or regular transport.
- If you need to study or see the island for research or conservation purposes, contact Chilean authorities (e.g., the Navy and the agencies managing the marine reserve) well in advance to request permits and to join an authorized scientific expedition.
- For most visitors, the only realistic option is to view the island from a permitted long-range research or conservation vessel; treat it as a strictly controlled protected area, not a travel destination.
Best Time to Visit Isla Salas y Gómez #
Isla Salas y Gómez is not a regular tourist destination-access is highly restricted and visits generally occur only as part of research or specialised expeditions.
Weather & Climate near Isla Salas y Gómez #
Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and mild winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from 17°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1029 mm/year), wettest in April.
January
January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (128 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (128 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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July
July is mild with highs of 21°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 20°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 21°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 21°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).
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