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Chiloé Island facts for kids

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Chile Chiloe Island
Location of Greater Island of Chiloé.

Chiloé Island (Spanish: Isla de Chiloé), also known as Greater Island of Chiloé (Isla Grande de Chiloé), is the largest island of the Chiloé Archipelago off the chilean coast with the Pacific Ocean. The island is located in southern side of Chile, in the Los Lagos Region.

Additionally, it has a very special architecture and local culture. As example, the Churches of Chiloé are part of the World Heritage Sites.

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Images for kids

  • TransbordadoresDos

    Ferry used between Chilean mainland and Chiloé Island.

  • Castro desde Tentén

    Panoramic view of Castro.

  • Conchal-Køkkenmødding-Nercón

    4m-deep midden on the coast of Nercón, Fjord of Castro.

  • Dalca (reconstrucción)

    Reconstruction of a dalca in the museum of Dalcahue.

  • Abtao-Parque Nacional Chiloé

    Abtao, Chiloé National Park

  • Chiloe Church

    One of Chiloé's many wooden churches

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Isla Grande de Chiloé para niños

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