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Kayak in the Chiloé Archipielago
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| Chiloé Archipelago, where the magic of traditional culture lives on... Get immersed in the fascinating, cultural experience of Chiloe Island as we glide silently through the mysterious byways of this archipelago. Spain once maintained it's last stronghold of colonial power in South America in Chiloe. Today, there are still vestiges of the original Araucanian way of life, which combine harmoniously with the influences of the German immigrants of the late 1800s, and of modern-day Chile. Our kayaks emulate the spirit of the fragile "dalcas", which natives used for traveling in this region many centuries ago. On one picturesque island we visit, you'll see an old moss-covered wooden church gracing the shoreline, as well as palafitos (stilt houses). Taste guindao and rompón, savor a rich curanto and other traditional cuisine that will delight your palate. Wander through the local market of Castro, where you'll see artisans at work on handicrafts that you can buy for surprisingly low prices. What more can we say?. This is the opportunity of a lifetime to enjoy a fantastic adventure at the other end of the Earth, one that you'll remember forever. |
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1 - Castro sea kayak Center Meet in Castro, Chiloé, at noon. Lunch in a typical restaurant in the port. Visit to the handicraft market. Mid afternoon transfer from Castro to Altue's Sea Kayak Center, near the town of Dalcahue, for kayak instruction and practice in the smooth waters of the Dalcahue Channel. Dinner and overnight camp at the Center. |
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2 - Dalcahue - Mechuque Island Hearty "American - style" breakfast. Early-morning paddle to Dalcahue, arriving in time for lunch. Trip by ferry (2.5 hours) to Mechuque in the Chauques Islands. Walking tour through the well-preserved village across the picturesque foot bridge over the inlet, and up to the vista point on the hill to view the nearby islands. Dinner and overnight stay in the Mechuque guesthouse. |
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3 - Chauques Islands American breakfast. Full day of kayaking among the Chauques Islands of Añihué, Taucolón, Voigue and Mechuque. Pic-nic lunch. Return to Mechuque village for a succulent curanto clambake, Chiloe's most typical dish, followed by another night in the Mechuque guesthouse. |
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4 - Mechuque - Dalchaue - Castro American breakfast. Return by ferry to Dalcahue. Transfer to Castro in time to make afternoon connections for Santiago. Lunch not included. |
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