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· DESCRIPTION
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It is located in the Province of Chiloe, X Region de Los Lagos. It is at 1132 km from Santiago. Located at the north end of Chiloé Island, at the foot of the hill “Huaihua and Caracoles”.
Is the first major urban settlement in Chiloe, coming from the north (via Chacao), and in recent years has received a major boost tourism. It was founded during the reign of Carlos III by his royal decree of August 20, 1767 commanded by the viceroy of Peru, Don Manuel de Amat y Junyent, fortify the northern tip of the island of Chiloé, and in complying instructed Brigadier Don Carlos de Beranger and Renaud to lift a fort and village in the far north west of the island of Chiloe, as a defensive bulwark of navigation on the southern tip of the Americas compared to British threats.
Today the people who inhabit both Ancud, Chiloe Island and are known as friendly people, who love their island and its cultural and gastronomic traditions, those surprise visitors.
One of the many customs that are worth mentioning is the famous Ming or tiradura of houses, which is an ancient custom chilota, which consists of transferring the floating houses along the canals of one sector to another in the archipelago, tied to a boat and dragged by a number of oxen. To do this, we need the cooperation of neighbors and friends. The work must be done very carefully to avoid damaging the wood structure house, so that it arrives in perfect condition at their destination. It is essential to good will and work of the guests, who will reward the homeowner with food and drink.
On the cuisine, one of the staple foods in the diet of Chiloe is the consumption of potatoes, with meat and sea products extracted, consumption of which was inherited from their ancestors. Among the foods are consumed by the causée chilotes and barbecue, ribs, marshals and the famous curanto in pot called Pulmay, Chilota Casserole containing lamb and pork fat, or Chapaleles, masses of wheat flour commonly accompany Curanto.
Salmon consumption began only in early 90 s along with the installation of this industry in the area and to become the first preference especially for tourists, mostly Americans and Europeans.
Finally, we believe important to note the strong influence of myths and legends that exist in the area and can be internalized more in local stores that carry books and crafts or just ask your friendly people. |
| · ACCESS |
| The commune of Ancud is located at the north end of the large island of Chiloe, to 1.109 km from Santiago and 90 km south of the city of Puerto Montt. |
| · TRANSPORT |
| There are buses that facilitate the mobilization at different locations. |
| · ACTIVITIES |
FORT SAN ANTONIO:
It is located 800 meters from the main square by Baquedano Street to San Antonio. It is a plain surrounded by cannons to protect the harbor entrance.
REGIONAL MUSEUM OF ANCUD:
Situated opposite the main square of the city.
QUETALMAHUE:
It is located 14 km from Ancud this small cove of fishermen and seaweed harvesters is ideal for lunch, with a typical Curanto the hole or make a boat trip with the locals.
PENGUIN PUÑIHUIL:
They are located about 25 kilometers southwest of Ancud. It consists of three islets very close to the beach area, where species like chungungos (sea otters), gulls, and Carancas caiquenes, but what makes it unique to the islands of Puñihuil, is the presence of Magellanic penguins and Humboldt coexisting in the same ecosystem, two species that arrive from far away and fight peacefully for their livelihood.
FARO CORONA:
It is located 28 km northwest of the city of Ancud, in the field of Guapilacuy. This lighthouse supply all relevant information to shipping sailing through the Canal de Chacao. With proper authorization can be navigated with the guidance of Guapilacuy keeper.
RIO CHEPU:
It is located about 30 km from Ancud and runs through the valley of the same name. This river is navigable to its mouth and suitable for sport fishing. They are Fario species such as salmon, river trout, sea bass and corvina. It empties into the Pacific Ocean, where they form, in their contours, spacious large sandy beaches. Into the river is a beautiful lake, high vegetation, which allows observation of a rich variety of birds.
FORT AHUI:
It is located in Lacuy peninsula, 40 km from Ancud. It was built in the seventeenth century stone Caucagua, owns 11 guns, an arsenal and dungeons
BIRD SANCTUARY ANCUD:
It is located in Bay Harbor Caulín between Chacao and Ancud. Provides the ability to observe a great variety of birds, among which are the black-necked swans, flamingos pink (in autumn and winter), curlews, graters, various types of ducks, herons and gulls, all in an environment lush natural. |
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