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Notable river spot · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region, Chile

Isla James

Isla James is a river spot in Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region, Chile.

Isla James: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Isla James

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Isla James — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -53.70047, -72.21069. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Isla James

    • Isla Santa Inés · river spot · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Clarence Island · river spot · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Isla Monmouth · river spot · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~1 km
    • Isla Rupert · river spot · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~6 km
    • Parque Nacional Francisco Coloane · sanctuary · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~7 km
    • Bahía Nash · beach · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~10 km
    • Bahía Mussel · beach · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~13 km
    • Isla Carlos III · river spot · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~16 km
    • Bahía Fortescue · beach · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~18 km
    • Bahía Cordés · beach · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~24 km
    • Isla Cayetano · river spot · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~25 km
    • Isla Castellano · river spot · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~27 km
    • Bahía Simón · beach · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~30 km
    • Isla Simón · river spot · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~30 km
    • Isla Acosta · river spot · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~30 km
    • Grandes Ventisqueros · viewpoint · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~30 km
    • Caleta Mellersh · beach · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~34 km
    • Bahía Barceló · beach · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~38 km

    See everything within a day’s drive of Isla James

    Other rivers, islands & mangroves near Isla James

    • Isla Santa Inés · river spot · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Clarence Island · river spot · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Isla Riesco · river spot · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Isla Lort · river spot · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~86 km · Must-see
    • Isla Isabella · river spot · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~95 km · Must-see
    • Isla Capitán Aracena · river spot · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~97 km · Must-see
    • Isla Skyring · river spot · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~98 km · Must-see
    • Noir Island · river spot · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~126 km · Must-see
    • Dawson Island · river spot · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~134 km · Must-see
    • Isla Monmouth · river spot · Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region · ~1 km

    All rivers, islands & mangroves in Chile

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Isla James yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Isla James?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Isla James?

    Nearby: Isla Santa Inés (river spot, 48 km), Clarence Island (river spot, 59 km), Isla Monmouth (river spot, 1 km), Isla Rupert (river spot, 6 km), Parque Nacional Francisco Coloane (sanctuary, 7 km), Bahía Nash (beach, 10 km).

    Is Isla James worth visiting?

    Isla James is listed as a notable river spot in Chile on Spotwander.