En Chiloe la madera fue durante siglos el único material de construcción que se utilizó y todavía hoy siguen esa tradición
Por ello la importancia que tiene la cultura de la madera y todo lo relacionado con esa actividad
Tienen en el puerto expuestas antiguas máquinas de vapor que se utilizaban para trabajar la madera
In Chiloe the wood was during many centuries the only material used for buildings and nowadays they keep on with their tradition
For this reason is the importance of the wood culture and all related with this activity
In the port they have an exposition of steam machines that were used to work and transform the wood
Updated Mar 31, 2007
Todas las construcciones son de madera , iglesias , casas , mercados , edificios públicos...
All buildings are made wiyh wood , churches , houses , markets , public buildings...
Updated Apr 1, 2007
This tradition consists to move a complete house to from one place to another. Using oxes, It's a surrealist picture see this house moving across the green Island
Written Oct 19, 2002
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This tradition consists to move a complete house to from one place to another. Using oxes, It's a surrealist picture see this house moving across the green...
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Q: I am visiting chiloe from 27/10 to 31/10 I have found difficult to find where to rent a car in the island, preferably in Ancud....

A: public transport on the island is a little tricky but there are always taxis which aren't too expensive. i would rent a car in puerto montt where you'll likely have more...
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Estuvimos a punto de no ir a Chiloe , pues nos encontramos a alguna persona que nos dijo que no le había gustado. Menos mal que no le hicimos caso , porque a nosotros nos hubiera gustado estar mucho...
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Isla Chiloe-a close look into the heart of Chile

Chiloe is actually an Archipelago in south west Chile. Castro is the capital. Its houses on stilts are typical giving it a unique character. Life is relaxed and people are discreet and quiet. There......
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This island belongs to the X Region of Chile. Lenght: 180 km Width: 50 km Population: 124.400 (INE 2002) Communes: Castro, Ancud, Quemchi, Dalcahue, Curaco de Velez, Quinchao, Puqueldon, Chonchi,...
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Churches, churches, churches.........

Chiloé is an archipelago which consists of 40 islands, 35 of them being inhabited. The people who live here are very friendly and have their own identity. They have a very special own mythology,...
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