vacation anyone! part 1

Part 1

The Country

Chilean

Patagonia

CHILE

Chile, which forms most of the West Coast of

South America, is almost 2,700 Miles Long –

averages 110 Miles Wide - and is about twice

the size of Montana;

Population – Approx. 16,000,000 people;

Capital – Santiago – Approx. 5,500,000 people;

Chile is a Safe and Law Abiding Democracy.

If Chile were in North America, it would reach from

KETCHIKAN to ACAPULCO !

General Information

Since 1991, the Chilean economy (GDP) has

grown at a rate of about 5% per year;

Chile is among the worlds largest producers

of Copper and Farmed Salmon.

There are NO Venomous Snakes of any kind

in Chile, and virtually NO Flying / Biting

Insects;

The Chilean Peso is pegged to the USD and

valued at about – 625 pesos/$ (Nov. 2008);

The language is Chilean Spanish; Chile’s

literacy rate is over 95%.

General Information

Easter

Islandis a

Chilean

Territory

(2,000 Miles Away!)

There are 129 Volcanoes in Chile

36 37 38 of these - ‘Active’ since 1900.

Volcanoes

Chaiten – May 2, 2008

Llaima – July 2, 2008

Chilean Food & Drink

Excellent Wines – both RED and WHITE

– World acclaimed Carmenere and Chardonnay;

Wonderful Vegetables, Fruit, Lamb, Beef, and

Seafood; (Chile Exports Lots of Produce to U. S.)

Pisco Sour - National Cocktail;

Mate’ Tea - National Hospitality Drink;

Chileno Aji – A Terrific Condiment;

BAD Beer!

Onions

Tomatoes

Avocados

Fresh Fruit

W I N E

S e a F o o d

R e d M e a t

Chilean Food Pyramid

PATAGONIA

Santiago – Capital City

Patagonia begins in Chile’s

Region X, and at the Rio

Colorado in Argentina. It

continues south thru both

countries to Tierra del Fuego

and Cape Horn.

Region X

Region XI

Region XII

Chile’s 15 Regions

Region V

Patagonia contains about

350,000 square miles, or the

combined size of France,

Germany, and England.

Population Density in all of

Patagonia is approximately

4 people per square mile,

making it one of the most

sparsely populated regions

in the world.

Patagonia

Northern

Chilean Patagonia

Region X

The LAKE Region

Population: 800,000

Density: 64 / Sq. Mi.

Mountains/Capital• The Andes are the Region’s

Eastern Mountain Range;

• Capital City - Puerto Montt;

• Population – 180,000.

Land Features• Many active volcanoes;

• Many large lakes;

• Popular vacation areas;

• Center of Salmon Farming;

• Fertile, farming area.

Central

Chilean Patagonia

Region XI

The RIVER Region

Population: 95,000

Density: 4 / Sq. Mi.

Mountains/Capital• The Andes become a

Central and Western

Mountain Range;

• Capital City – Coyhaique;

• Population – 55,000;

Land Features• Many Rivers and Lakes;

• Transition zone to the

Pampas area;

• Primarily Ranching;

• Multiple weather zones;

• Fishing Capital of Chile.

Southern

Chilean Patagonia

Region XII

The MAGALLANES Region

Population: 160,000

Density: 6 / Sq. Mi.

Mountains/Capital

• The Andes are the Region’s

Coastal Mountain Range;

• Capital City – Punta Arenas;

• Population – 120,000.

Land Features

• Majority of Chile’s fjords,

glaciers, and islands;

• Very rugged coastal areas;

• Primarily tourist areas for

sightseeing and trekking in

National Parks;

• Severe weather changes.

For almost 60 years, I have been a serious flyfishing devotee, with considerable experience fishingwaters in the western United States.

Through our many trips to Chile, my family and I have become enchanted with Chilean Patagonia and have made many friends there. We are currently undertakingthe task of building a vacation home in Coyhaique.

All questions, suggestions, and comments are welcomed and appreciated.

Dean Pierose

(208) 345-9185(208) 867-5226

dpierose @ gmail.com

Also go to:CHILEAN PATAGONIA - Part 2 – The Fishing

The Fish

The Fishermen

The Results

The Streamside Meals

CHILEAN PATAGONIA - Part 3 – The TripScenes of the Area

When to Go

Lodging and Outfitters

Flight Options from U.S.

Cost of Trip