What group of islands is the farthest east in the pacific ocean and therefore closest to south America?

The group of islands that is farthest east in the Pacific Ocean and closest to South America is the Galápagos Islands. Located approximately 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, these volcanic islands are renowned for their unique biodiversity and were studied by Charles Darwin, significantly contributing to the theory of evolution. The Galápagos are part of Ecuador's territory and are situated in the Pacific Ocean, making them the easternmost island group of note.