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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 !
The Chilean Economy is the Model for South America, with GDP growing over 5% per yearsince 1992;
There are No Venomous Snakes of any kind in Chile, and there are virtually No Flying – Biting Insects;
The Chilean Peso is pegged to the US dollar.Conversion is 490 pesos per dollar (as of 6/19/08);
The language is Chilean Spanish;
Literacy rate in Chile is Over 95%;
Chile is among the worlds largest producers of Copper and farmed Salmon.
Easter Islandis a
Chilean Territory
(2,000 Miles Away!)
There are 129 Volcanoes in Chile
36 37 of these are deemed ‘Active’.
Volcanoes
Chaiten – May 2, 2008
Chilean Food & Drink Amazing Wines – both RED and WHITE
– World acclaimed Carmenere and Chardonnay;
Wonderful Vegetables, Fruit, Lamb, Beef, and
Seafood;
Pisco Sour - National Cocktail;
Mate’ Tea - National Social Drink;
AJI Sauce -The Greatest Condiment;
BAD Beer!
Chilean Food Pyramid
Onions
Tomatoes
Avocados
Fresh Fruit
W I N E
S e a F o o d
R e d M e a t
PATAGONIA
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
Chile is Divided into
12 Regions
(North to South)
Santiago
Patagonia begins in the Middle of
Region X, Chile, and at the Rio
Colorado in Argentina. It continues
south thru both countries to Tierra del
Fuego and Cape Horn. Chilean
Patagonia contains:
• Half of Chile’s Region X
• All of Chile’s Region XI • All of Chile’s Region XII
Region X
Region XI
Region XII
Region V
NorthernChilean 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 - Puerto Montt;• Population – 180,000.
Land Features• Many active volcanoes;• Many large lakes;• Popular vacation areas;• Center of Salmon Farming;• Fertile, level farming
area.
CentralChilean Patagonia
Region XI
The RIVER Region
Population: 95,000
Density: 4 / Sq. Mi.
Mountains/Capital• The Andes become a
Central and WesternMountain Range;
• Capital – Coyhaique;• Population – 50,000.
Land Features• Many Rivers and Lakes;• Transition zone to the
Pampas area;• Primarily Ranching;• Multiple weather zones;• Fishing Capital of Chile.
SouthernChilean Patagonia
Region XII
The MAGELLAN Region
Population: 160,000
Density: 6 / Sq. Mi.
Mountains/Capital• The Andes are the Region’s
Coastal Mountain Range;• Capital – Punta Arenas;• Population – 120,000.
Land Features• Majority of Chile’s fjords,
glaciers, and islands;• Very rugged coastal areas;• Primarily tourist areas for
trekking in National Parks;
• Severe weather changes.
Coyhaique
Fly Fishing Capitalof
Chilean Patagonia
(Coy – high’ – key)
Elevation – 1,000 ft;
Population – 50,000;
Jet Airport – in Balmaceda (BBA)
– 35 miles south of Coyhaique;
Health Care – Coyhaique Regional Hospital;
Restaurants - A Few Good Ones;
Shopping - Many retail shops, banks, and markets;
Internet Access - Yes;
Coyhaique is a Very Safe and Clean City.
Distance from: Boise – 7,500 mi. Santiago – 1,025 mi. Puerto Montt - 383 mi. Cochrane - 214 mi. Punta Arenas – 351 mi.
Travel Time from Boise – Approx. 24 hours;
Time change – Eastern Standard Time;
Location - 45th Parallel South – (approx. 60 miles from the ocean);
Weather – Very similar to Portland, Ore.
Views
of
Region XI
LODGING IN COYHAIQUE
Mincho’s Lodge
Ten Suites - each with two or three large beds and full bathrooms;
Great Restaurant and Wine List;
Social and Lounging Areas - Inside and Outside;
Laundry Service;
Easy City Access;
Non-fishing Activities Available.
DAY TRIPS
FROM
COYHAIQUE
Nature hike - Parque Queulat;
Visit the Amazing Marble Caves;
Visit the Early Indian Cliff Painting
sites;
Tour Fjords and Port of Chacabuco;
Tour Coyhaique - Shops and
Museums;
Tour and dine at a working Estancia;
Take a Weaving Tour in the town of
Puyuhuapi.
Parque Queulat
Marble Caves at Lago General Carrera
Rain Forest TrekkingMarble CavesIndian Petro glyphsFjord CruiseMuseums and ShoppingRanch VisitPuyuhuapi (Weaving Tour)
Fjords - West of Coyhaique
Port of Chacabuco
Indian Cliff Paintings - Interpretive Center
Estancia – Southeast of Coyhaique
San Rafael GlacierTermas de Puyuhaupi Spa
SantiagoWineriesHistorical and Museum TourVina del MarValparisoShoppingPablo NarudaAndes Ski area
Easter Island
Local Weavers
Other
Possible
Activities
Termas de Puyuhuapi Lodge and Spa
http://www.ladatco.com/PAT-PUYU.HTM
Torres del Paine National Park
http://www.torresdelpaine.com/ingles/index.asp
SANTIAGO
Wine Country Tours (Santiago Area)
http://www.chile-tours.com/santiago.htm
PUERTO MONTT
PUERTO MONTT
VALPARISO
VINA DEL MAR