What are the names of the islands in the Chiloe Archipelago?

What are the names of the islands in the Chiloe Archipelago?

To the east of Chiloé Island lies the Sea of Chiloé, which contains most of the other islands in the archipelago. The Sea of Chiloé is a marginal sea separating Chiloé Island from Palena Province (also called Continental Chiloé). The main islands in the Sea of Chiloé are Quinchao, Lemuy, Tranqui, and Desertores Islands.

What kind of plants are on Chiloe Island?

The arrival of agriculture in pre-Hispanic times was the origin of the patchy landscape of pastures and farms that now dominates the eastern and northern coast of Chiloé Island. Some native plants like Gevuina avellana and Fascicularia bicolor have edible seeds, and others like the Chilean rhubarb have edible stems.

What kind of whales live on Chiloe Island?

Several species of whale have been sighted around the island, notably blue whales (see also Alfaguara project) and critically endangered southern right whales.

How big is Chiloe Island in square kilometres?

With an area of 8,394 square kilometres (3,241 sq mi), Chiloé Island is the second largest island in Chile (after the Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego ), the largest island completely within Chile, and the fifth largest in South America.

Where are the National Parks on Chiloe Island?

Chiloé National Park ( Parque Nacional de Chiloé) is located on the island’s western shore and Tantauco Park ( Parque Tantauco ), a private natural reserve created and owned by Chilean business magnate and President of Chile Sebastián Piñera, is located on the island’s southern shore. Both include parts of the coastal range.

Which is the second largest city on Chiloe Island?

The capital is Castro, on the east side of the island; the second largest town is Ancud, at the island’s northwest corner, and there are several smaller port towns on the east side of the island, such as Quellón, Dalcahue and Chonchi .