Chiloe

There are places in the world that they have characteristic climate, landscapes or traditions, in the case of the great island of Chiloe you can find all of this and more.

They have a unique mythology, full of stories traditions and also legends, this place shapes their people, and they are known for their generosity with their neighbor and their hospitality.

Chiloe was the latest and southern Spanish outpost in South America even after the declaration of Independence of Chile from the Spanish Crown.

The island is located in the Lake District or 10° region in the beginning of the Patagonia, it also welcomes you with a very traditional and special cuisine that includes the very typical curanto and a very special and delicious milcaos.

Another historical landmark in this island are their catholic churches built completely out of Wood that they were declared world patrimony by the UNESCO in 2000. Also you can find the traditional palafitos or stilt houses occupied by the traditional fisherman´s of this place.

This island was also the starting point for the expedition that in 1843 took possession of the Magellan strait in the name of a very young country of the time called Chile, we´ll talk about this issue in a next blog.

By visiting this place is also very useful to understand a little bit better the southern Patagonia.