Isla Mocha

Isla Mocha is a remote island off the coast of the Biobío Region, known for its natural beauty, rich history, and unique biodiversity. Surrounded by pristine beaches and covered in temperate rainforest, the island is home to the Isla Mocha National Reserve and endemic birds like the white-faced shearwater.
It holds spiritual value for the Mapuche people and is steeped in legends of shipwrecks and sea stories. Visitors can explore by foot, horseback, or bike, and locals offer rural lodging, traditional food, and community-based tourism. Access is by plane or boat from Tirúa.