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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

Ferry used between Chilean mainland and Chiloé Island.
Panoramic view of Castro.
4m-deep midden on the coast of Nercón, Fjord of Castro.
Reconstruction of a dalca in the museum of Dalcahue.
Abtao, Chiloé National Park
One of Chiloé's many wooden churches

See also

In Spanish: Isla Grande de Chiloé para niños

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