The Islote or Pen Pea Blanca Rock Pena Blanca the best of Algarrobo Chile

The Islote or Peñón Peña Blanca and the rock formations of the Punta de Peña Blanca, or also known as the Peñón la Peña Blanca , correspond to a nature sanctuary located between the El Canelo and El Canelillo beaches in the Algarrobo commune , region of Valparaiso , Chile . Due to its natural value, together with its important scenic presence in the imaginary and identity of the inhabitants of the surrounding coastal towns, it was declared a National Monument on March 18, 1982 , under the category of Nature Sanctuary . The islet is an important natural setting in the area. It has a rich ecosystem that allows the concentration of a great diversity of species under the rocks. It is also an area of ​​concentration of marine birds, where it is possible to identify the following species: Black cormorant ( Phalacrocorax olivaceus ) Red-winged cormorant ( Phalacrocorax garmardi ) Pelican ( Pelecanus tagus ) Booby ( Sula variegata ) Domini