Chiloe the best place to visit

Isla Grande of Chiloé is located in the southern of Chile . It is part of the archipelago of Chiloe. Its length is 180 kilometers from north to south and an average width of 50 kilometers. Its area is almost 9000 km2. It is crossed from north to south along the Cordillera de la Costa, which receives the local names of Cordillera del Piuchén or San Pedro to the north and the south Pirulil.

The area is characterized by its great maritime activity, manifested by strong religiosity in their churches and festivals, for his craft fibers, wool and wood by the lake dwellings (buildings on stilts in water), and mainly by the charm and tradition of its inhabitants.






Chiloé is the continuation of the Coastal Range. It is separated from the mainland by the Chacao channel on the north side. At this, interrupt the gulfs of Ancud and Corcovado. The important thing is that its interior is contained mythical largely colonial history of Chile and an unprecedented nature.

Chacao channel is considered by many biologists as the gateway to the past of the world, because once you are on the island have access to the Chiloé National Park, one of the few forest areas that retain the primitive character of the flora and fauna. The weather warm and humid in the archipelago allows the existence of the evergreen forest, consisting olivillos, coigües, myrtle and larch. The fauna includes the Chiloe fox, sea wolf, sea otter, pudu, and carpenter Patagonia, among the most colorful.