Leonardo DiCaprio Buys Guafo Island in Chile for its Protection

Leonardo DiCaprio has announced his recent purchase of Guafo Island, located southwest of the Chiloé archipelago in the Los Lagos Region. This transaction was carried out through the NGO Re:wild, which the actor co-founded, for an estimated price between $20 and $30 million. The island, nicknamed "Little Galapagos" for its abundant biodiversity, covers an area of 197 square kilometers. The main goal of this purchase is environmental conservation and the safeguarding of the region's unique ecosystem. DiCaprio announced that the territory is now protected "from coal mining, deforestation, and other harmful industrial activities." The island will be donated to the Chilean government with the intention of transforming it into a national park, thus ensuring its long-term protection. This act demonstrates the actor's ongoing commitment to environmental initiatives and represents a significant investment in the protection of one of the most precious ecosystems in southern Chile.