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beautiful archipelago located south of Puerto Montt and linked to the
mainland by ferries which cross the Chacao channel, is definitely a world
apart.
Whether on dry land or in their remarkable boats,
the laughing, dark-skinned Chiloe islanders live together with the sea and
their fascinating legends. At every turn when one tours the Isla Grande of
Chiloe is an archipelago which is made up by numerous small islands One
encounters beautifully structured extremely old churches; colorful markets
full of sea and agricultural produce, knitted goods, woven baskets,
ornaments and thick pure wool blankets; small wooden houses (which can be
transported by rolling them from one place to another. |
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ancient palafittes; and thousands of nooks and crannies waiting to be
discovered and sailed, and where one can share "curanto"
(a local dish consisting of all sorts of shell fish, smoked meats and pork
steamed over hot stones sunk into the ground) and the gentle "golden
liquor", with the friendliest, most easy-going people you will
ever have the joy to meet. The ancient language of the Huilliches is
forever remebered in the names of the islands and villages...all places
imbued with charm, tradition and legends of life and death.
Ancud |
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small town on the north western tip of the big island of Chiloe it's a
town steeped in its maritime heritage from it's museums to its unique
seafood cuisine. Take a walk on the streets of downtown and visit the
traditional Mercado Municipal, where one can choose from a stunning
collection of produce, fish seafood, and Chilote arts and crafts.
Castro |
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second largest town on Chiloe island it is located on the coast side
facing the continent. Castro was founded in 1567. Its unique and delicious
local cuisine features Curanto which is seafood and pork cooked in the
ground with hot stones. That may sound a little strange but the taste is
great. |
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