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Folkloric Pacific Island 3 Days / 2 Nights
	Because of its geographical isolation, Chiloé was in a way, unaware of the battles occuring in the continent. These lands were not conquered and explored as the rest of the territory, but rather there was only a recognition time followed by a possession as opposed to more conflicts. Together to the Spanish conqueror and different to the mapuche to the north, the chilote people were monogamous, sedentary, and have a docile, peaceful and very religious lifestyle. It is this way also of the current chilote and calbucano: characterized by their wrinkled eyes and round face. We invite you to live with them, to work at their side, to share their pains and happiness, together with the impressive beauty of their landscapes, channels, and exquisite gastronomy, in a warm and unforgettable family atmosphere. The trip begins in the jetty of Calbuco, in front of the Hotel of the same name on the coast of the "Island of the blue waters". It is located in the route toward Pargua (and Chiloé) approximately 1 hr. by bus from Puerto Montt; At 14:30 P.M. we will embark in a regular boat. There, our guide is waiting for us. He will accompany us the whole journey to the Island. We will navigate through the channels to the Island of our destination. On the selected island we will have the opportunity to live; sharing the task of fishing, the collection of shellfish, the care of the pigs, sheep and the hens and to cook with our guests, enjoying the magic of story-telling around the kitchen table. All in an environment of virgin beauty, in contact with the earth and with people of strong but simple spirit that will make us alive with their lifestyle and their warmth.
	Option 1: Island Puluqui It is approximately to 40 minutes from Calbuco, the biggest island in the archipelago with a surface of 7.000 há. and an approximate length of 19 kms. The island has form of a hand whose fingers are the tidelands and bays that looks toward Calbuco. It is an island of special beauty, with long beaches. Interesting places in Puluqui are: San Ramón Puluqui, Máchil, Chauquear, Chope, Chéchil, Perhue, Pollollo. Puluqui is a word of unknown meaning; In the XVIII century the Spaniards called it Llaicha. We have 4 lodging alternatives in this island, depending on the number of people in the group. They have 23 beds in total. The rooms are singles, doubles and triples with shared bathroom.
	Option 2: island Quenu "Quenu" is a Mapuche word meaning: The Nasal one. Located to the Southwest of Calbuco, separated from this last one by the channel. It has a surface of 240 hás., and it is very low. It is characterized by it´s fertility, and thus, the inhabitants live off of the agriculture. We will walk to a beautiful beach in the northeast side and visit an interesting place of the past; the ovens of lime, and the church. We have 2 option for lodging with ten beds in this island
	Option 3: Island Tabón located to the northeast of the Gulf of Ancud and Southwest of the Estuary of Reloncaví. It has a surface of 330 hás. with a length of 2 kms. It doesn't possess forest so the inhabitants work their farms and care for their animals. Their beaches are rich in shellfish, and depending on the tide, it is possible to collect them. Tabón derives of the mapundungún word " trafon ", meaning "broken". It is because the islands of Mallelhue and Lin unite at her banks of sand. Nests of Lile birds exist on the island and a group of sea wolves that we will be able to visit. We have 2 lodging alternatives. One with capacity for 5 persons (1 double room and 3 singles). The other has one double room.
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