120 kms north of La Serena (75 kms. on the Panamericana Freeway  and 45 kms. on an innner dirt road) is one of the newest natural reserves of Chile. It receives the name of Humboldt penguin and it is formed by 3 small islands: Chañaral, Choros and Damas.

We must sail from Caleta Punta Choros, a tiny fishing village where we can hire the services to take us by boat to the islands. The best one is Damas and it is the only one where we can disembark. We are welcomed by two beautiful white, sandy beaches, La Poza and Tijeral, picturesque Humboldt and Magellanic penguins and the company of dolphins while crossing by boat. As activities, trekking in the area of Tijeral is recommended. Camping areas can also be found, since it is the only way to stay overnight. From this island, you can take excursions to Choros, where we can see the only colony of the "nose- bottle dolphin”.