Chiloe Island
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Chiloé Island is in Chile.
The time to visit this island is definitely in the summer (southern hemisphere summer).
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Chiloe is famous for myths and legends with roots in its native population but with some European influence. Even though the island was Christianized by Spanish conquerors (you can visit many of the Jesuite wooden churches all over the island) its inhabitants are also very superstitious. A singing, fair-haired beauty similar to the German Lorelei is called la pincoya. It is said that if she dances towards the coast the sea will bring a lot of fish. A ghost ship carrying the souls of wrecked sailors, similar to the Flying Dutchman, is called caleuche. And if someone tells you he or she was seduced in the forest, it might have been the fiura or the trauco, which is often blamed for venereal disease or an awkward pregnancy. A very pitiful figure is the invunche; as a baby his orifices, including his eyes, were closed and one leg was sewn to his back, so that he walks on three legs.
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Speak Spanish! There may be a few people that know some English but try to respect the culture. Showing that you're trying means a lot and the people there will try to work with you!
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Ferries take buses and cars over on a regular basis.
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The bus system is pretty effective. In order to get around with ease knowing some Spanish would help a lot.
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Seafood, seafood, and more seafood. Delicious and cheap! Curantos and Parrilladas are a must!
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Yerba Mate, Pisco, Pisco Sour
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Southern Chile fish have a red algae that is poisonous. So cook your fish!
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