Trek to the legendary viewpoint where marooned sailor Alexander Selkirk — the real Robinson Crusoe — scanned the horizon for rescue ships for over four years. One of the world's most storied hilltop panoramas, above an island barely touched by time.
What to expect
The trail winds steeply through endemic fern forest and Juan Fernández firecrown hummingbird habitat before opening to a 360° panorama over Cumberland Bay and the Pacific. Your guide recounts Selkirk's four years and four months of solitude with remarkable detail. The summit silence — broken only by wind and birdsong — is profoundly moving. Allow 3–4 hours return from San Juan Bautista village.
Good to know
Trail is strenuous; wear proper hiking shoes and bring water. Depart by 08:00 to summit and return well before all-aboard. Pre-arrange your guide via Discover Juan Fernandez before arrival as island capacity is extremely limited.