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		<title>Chilling out in Chiloé, whl.travel&#8217;s First Destination in Chile</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE. The Chilotes of Chiloé, an archipelago located off the coast of southern Chile, are renowned for their elaborate folk tales and mystical stories inspired by the epic forests and ocean tides that surround them.]]></description>
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<p>The Chilotes of <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel" target="_blank">Chiloé</a>, an archipelago located off the coast of southern Chile, are renowned for their elaborate folk tales and mystical stories inspired by the epic forests and ocean tides that surround them. Over the years this long-established mythology has blended with Catholic traditions to produce an unusual cultural fusion. A trip to Chiloé provides a friendly glimpse of the resultant unique customs against a backdrop of pure natural beauty.</p>
<div id="attachment_3458" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 460px"><a href="http://www.thetravelword.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/chiloe-sunset.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-3458" title="chiloe-sunset" src="http://www.thetravelword.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/chiloe-sunset.jpg" alt="After a rainy afternoon, the vivid colours in the sky blend to create a lovely sunset conclusion to a typical day in Chiloé, Chile" width="450" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">After a rainy afternoon, the vivid colours in the sky blend to create a lovely sunset conclusion to a typical day in Chiloé, Chile</p></div>
<p>Until fairly recently a destination reserved primarily for Chileans, the islands&#8217; distinct cultures flourished in their relative isolation, all a breath of fresh air for mainlanders looking to escape routine. Increasingly, however, the archipelago has welcomed international visitors keen to learn more about the region and to participate in its successful ecotourism programs.</p>
<p>At first landfall – usually by boat – travellers can&#8217;t miss the characteristic colourful <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel/destination_guide#_741343631" target="_blank"><em>palafitos</em></a> (houses built on stilts) that line the coast and are symbolic of the islanders&#8217; close connection to the sea. Further inspection then reveals hundreds of little, wooden, Jesuit churches, the legacy of missionaries that first arrived in the 16th century and their attempts to impose Christianity as part of Spanish conquest. Several of these buildings have been elevated to UNESCO World Heritage Site status, evidence of their significant cultural value; they can be easily <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel/Castro_Chonchi_World_Heritage_churches_chiloe_chile" target="_blank">toured in a single day</a> or as just one part of a more general exploration.</p>
<p>As respite from investigating the wide variety of <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel/destination_guide" target="_blank">things to see and do</a>, there are plenty of <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel/accommodation" target="_blank">Chiloé hotels</a> –  from backpackers&#8217; hostels to the <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel/Cabanas-Palafitos-los-Pescadores-castro-chiloe-chile" target="_blank">Cabañas Palafitos los Pescadores</a>, long-term rentals in private coastal cabins.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel/tours" target="_blank">Chiloé tours and activities</a> are the best way to learn more about the interesting culture, geography, flora and fauna of the archipelago. Apropos of fauna, the island&#8217;s wildlife is particularly vibrant and has been inspiring visitors for a long time. The dedicated <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel/Punihuil_penguins_nesting_ground_castro_ancud_chiloe_chile" target="_blank">Puñihuil Penguin</a> tours, for example, take travellers up close and personal with these beautiful creatures, but no matter where you wander – admiring the islands&#8217; spectacular forests, skirting the shores of the tranquil lakes or spotting Pacific ocean life from the bow of a boat – you&#8217;ll <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel/Chiloe_National_Park_darwin_castro_cucao_chiloe_chile" target="_blank">follow in the footsteps</a> of the great naturalist <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Darwin" target="_blank">Charles Darwin</a>, who visited the area in the mid 19th century as part of his grand tour.</p>
<p>whl.travel&#8217;s local connection in Chiloé, <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel/aboutus" target="_blank">Pehuen Tourism</a>, has been in the business for 20 years and always worked for more sustainable styles of tourism. With regards to joining the network, Santiago Vejar said: &#8220;We are very excited to participate in this project and become a window to Chiloé for the world. We have been developing sustainable tourism for many years, and it pleases us to know that there are forums such as whl.travel where people from around the world can gather and exchange ideas and comments to improve their destinations.&#8221;</p>
<p>The launch of <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel" target="_blank">www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel</a> is whl.travel&#8217;s first foray into the country of Chile.</p>
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<p><a name="spanish"></a>EN ESPAÑOL / IN SPANISH:</p>
<h2>Relajándose en Chiloé, Primer Destino de whl.travel en Chile</h2>
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<p>Los chilotes de Chiloé, un archipiélago en las costas del sur de Chile, son famosos por sus elaboradas leyendas locales e historias mitológicas inspiradas en los épicos bosques y las mareas del océano que les rodea. Al pasar los años, ésta ya establecida mitología se ha mezclado con las tradiciones católicas para producir una fusión cultural única. Un viaje a Chiloé provee una grata visión de éstas tradiciones tan especiales, superpuestas en un escenario de hermosa naturaleza.</p>
<div id="attachment_3459" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 460px"><a href="http://www.thetravelword.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/chiloe-weaver.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-3459" title="chiloe-weaver" src="http://www.thetravelword.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/chiloe-weaver.jpg" alt="A local Chilote labours at her wooden loom to create wool clothing. These techniques have been passed from mother to daughter over the generations. The type of wool clothing created is found in the markets all over Chiloé, Chile." width="450" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">A local Chilote labours at her wooden loom to create wool clothing. These techniques have been passed from mother to daughter over the generations. The type of wool clothing created is found in the markets all over Chiloé, Chile.</p></div>
<p>Hasta hace poco, un destino reservado principalmente para chilenos, la distintiva cultura de las islas floreció en su relativo aislamiento, toda una bocanada de aire fresco para las personas del continente quienes buscaban escapar de la rutina. Poco a poco, sin embargo, el archipiélago ha recibido visitantes internacionales ávidos de buscar información sobre el lugar y de participar en programas eco-turísticos.</p>
<p>Al llegar -principalmente por barco- los visitantes no pueden obviar los pintorescos <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel/destination_guide#_741343631" target="_blank">palafitos</a> (casas construidas sobre pilotes), que se alinean por la costa y que son un símbolo de los isleños y su conexión con el mar. Una inspección más profunda revelará luego cientos de pequeñas iglesias jesuitas de madera, el legado de misioneros que empezaron a arribar en el siglo XVI y que evangelizaron como parte de la conquista española. Varias de estas construcciones han sido elevadas como Patrimonio de la Humanidad por UNESCO, evidencia de su valor cultural; pueden ser <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel/Castro_Chonchi_World_Heritage_churches_chiloe_chile" target="_blank">una visitada durante un día</a> o como parte de una exploración más general.</p>
<p>Como descanso de la investigación a la gran variedad de <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel/destination_guide" target="_blank">cosas que ver y hacer</a>, hay una variedad de <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel/accommodation" target="_blank">alojamientos en Chiloé</a> – desde hoteles para backpackers hasta las <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel/Cabanas-Palafitos-los-Pescadores-castro-chiloe-chile" target="_blank">Cabañas Palafitos los Pescadores</a>, cabañas para turistas en la costa.</p>
<p>Los <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel/tours" target="_blank">tours y actividades de Chiloé</a>, son la mejor forma de aprender más sobre ésta interesante cultura, geografía, flora y fauna del archipiélago. Una propuesta de fauna, la vibrante y particular vida salvaje del archipiélago ha inspirado a visitantes por mucho tiempo. Los tours dedicados a las <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel/Punihuil_penguins_nesting_ground_castro_ancud_chiloe_chile" target="_blank">pingüineras de Puñihuil</a>, por ejemplo, llevan a los visitantes de forma cercana y personal con estas hermosas criaturas, pero no importa donde vayas – admirando los espectaculares bosques de la isla, recorrer las orillas de los lagos o mirando la vida del Océano Pacífico desde la cubierta de una barco – estarás<a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel/Chiloe_National_Park_darwin_castro_cucao_chiloe_chile" target="_blank"> siguiendo los pasos</a> del gran naturalista <a href="http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Darwin" target="_blank">Charles Darwin</a>, quien visitará el área en el siglo 19 como parte de su gran viaje.</p>
<p>La conexión local de whl.travel en Chiloé, <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel/aboutus" target="_blank">Turismo Pehuén</a>, ha estado en el negocio del turismo por 20 años y siempre ha trabajado por formas más sostenibles de turismo. Con respecto a unirse a la red, Santiago Véjar dijo: &#8220;Estamos muy interesados en participar de este proyecto y volvernos una ventana de Chiloé en el mundo. Hemos estado desarrollando turismo sostenible durante muchos años, y nos agrada encontrar que hay foros como whl.travel donde la gente de todo el mundo se puede encontrar e intercambiar ideas y comentarios sobre cómo mejorar los destinos&#8221;.</p>
<p>El lanzamiento de  <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel" target="_blank">www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel</a> es la primera incursión de whl.travel en Chile.</p>
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<p><a name="portuguese"></a>EM PORTUGUÊS / IN PORTUGUESE:</p>
<p>O nativos de Chiloé, um arquipélago situado ao largo sul da costa do Chile, são famosos pelos seus contos e histórias místicas elaboradas e inspiradas pelas florestas épicas e marés do oceano que os cercam. Ao longo dos anos essa mitologia tem se misturado com tradições católicas para produzir uma fusão cultural incomum. A viagem para Chiloé fornece uma visão do belo resultado de costumes locais em um cenário de rara beleza natural.</p>
<div id="attachment_3457" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 460px"><a href="http://www.thetravelword.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/chiloe-sailboats.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-3457" title="chiloe-sailboats" src="http://www.thetravelword.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/chiloe-sailboats.jpg" alt="Annual boat races in Chiloé, Chile, bring out the crowds between November and March. This tradition began as jovial competitions between residents of Chiloé and Puerto Montt, but nowadays people from all over the country, as well as a few foreigners, flock to compete." width="450" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Annual boat races in Chiloé, Chile, bring out the crowds between November and March. This tradition began as jovial competitions between residents of Chiloé and Puerto Montt, but nowadays people from all over the country, as well as a few foreigners, flock to compete.</p></div>
<p>Até muito recentemente era um destino reservado principalmente para os chilenos, e as distintas culturas das ilhas floresceram no seu relativo isolamento, todos em busca de um sopro de ar fresco para escapar de rotina. Cada vez mais, no entanto, o arquipélago tem recebido visitantes internacionais interessados em aprender mais sobre a região e participar de seus bem-sucedido programas de ecoturismo.</p>
<p>Na primeira vista ao chegar &#8211; geralmente por barco &#8211; os viajantes não pode perder a vsistados coloridos <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel/destination_guide#_741343631" target="_blank">palafitos</a> que se alinham a costa e simbolizam a estreita conexão entre a população e o mar. Em seguida, uma nova inspecção revela centenas de pequenas igrejas jesuíticas de madeira, o legado dos missionários que chegaram pela primeira vez no século 16 e suas tentativas de impor o cristianismo como parte da conquista espanhola. Vários desses prédios foram elevados ao estatus de Património Mundial da UNESCO, provas do seu valor cultural significativo. Elas podem ser facilmente <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel/Castro_Chonchi_World_Heritage_churches_chiloe_chile" target="_blank">vistas em um único dia</a> ou apenas como uma parte de uma exploração mais geral.</p>
<p>Nas pausas das idas e vindas no arquipélogo, devido a variedade de <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel/destination_guide" target="_blank">coisas para ver e fazer</a>, escolha a sua melhor opção de <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel/accommodation" target="_blank">hotéis em Chiloé</a> &#8211; de pousadas para backpackers a <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel/Cabanas-Palafitos-los-Pescadores-castro-chiloe-chile" target="_blank">cabanas palafitos</a>, a aluguéis de longa duração em privadas cabines costeiras.</p>
<p>Reservas um <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel/tours" target="_blank">tour em Chiloé</a> é a melhor maneira de aprender mais sobre a interessante cultura, geografia, fauna e flora do arquipélago. A propósito da fauna, a vida selvagem da ilha é particularmente vibrante e tem sido inspiradora para os viajantes desde muito tempo. O tour dedicado ao <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel/Punihuil_penguins_nesting_ground_castro_ancud_chiloe_chile" target="_blank">Penguin Puñihuil</a>, por exemplo, leva os viajantes bem perto dessas estas belas criaturas, mas não importa por onde você andar &#8211; admirando as florestas das ilhas espetaculares , contornando as margens dos lagos tranquilos ou admirando a vida do oceano Pacífico da proa de um barco &#8211; você estará <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel/Chiloe_National_Park_darwin_castro_cucao_chiloe_chile" target="_blank">seguindo os passos</a> do grande naturalista <a href="http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Darwin" target="_blank">Charles Darwin</a>, que visitou a área em meados do século 19, como parte de sua grandiosa turnê.</p>
<p>A conexão local da whl.travel em Chiloé, a <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel/aboutus" target="_blank">Turismo Pehuen</a>, atua em Chiloé há 20 anos e sempre trabalhou com práticas mais sustentáveis no turismo. No que diz respeito a adesão a rede, Santiago Vejar comenta: &#8220;Estamos muito animados por participar desse projeto e tornar Chiloé uma janela para para o mundo. Temos trabalhado de forma sustentável por muitos anos, e nos agrada saber que existem empresas como a whl.travel onde pessoas de todo o mundo podem se reunir e trocar idéias para melhorar os seus destinos.&#8221;</p>
<p>O lançamento de <a href="http://www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel" target="_blank">www.chiloe-palena-hotels.travel</a> é o primeiro portal da whl.travel no Chile.</p>
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