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La isla Robinson Crusoe se puede resumir en una sola palabra: AVENTURA.
Para visitarla, se tienen que olvidar todas las comodidades de la vida en la ciudad para despertar y aventurarse a una nueva y única experiencia en la naturaleza.
Sólo el uno por ciento de los chilenos ha visitado la isla Robinson Crusoe, razón por la cual quienes se atreven a hacer este viaje se deben sentir privilegiados de conocer un lugar tan exclusivo en el mundo.
La variación diaria del tiempo permite en la práctica vivir las cuatro estaciones de un día. Ante este escenario, es aconsejable llevar siempre consigo una chaqueta impermeable y cortaviento para las eventualidades que presente la Isla.
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Pesca Deportiva
Trekking
Gastronomía en Alta Mar
Paseos a caballo
Birdwatching en la Isla Robinson Crusoe
Avistamiento de Aves
Surfing en la Isla Robinson Crusoe
Kayaks
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Où aller au Chili: Juan Fernandez - Nature Ouverte
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Robinson Crusoe Island (Archipelago Juan Fernandez) by angelsolcito
Robinson Crusoe island is also known as Juan Fernandez island, located in the archipelago of the same name, just over 400 miles (570 km) off the coast of Chile, right in front of the port of Valparaiso.
This volcanic island of ragged and mountainous topography was discovered by accident in 1575 by Portuguese sailor Juan Fernandez and remained pretty much unknown apart from becoming a favorite refuge for pirates such as Edward Davis, John Eaton and Bartholomew Sharp among others.
ts everlasting fame, however, was originated over one century later, when the Scotsman sailor Alexander Selkirk was rescued in 1708, after spending four years and four month stranded in the island.
His experience was the raw material that inspired Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) to write world famous Robinson Crusoe, first published in April 1719.
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The rich biodiversity of the Juan Fernández archipelago is seen in the great amount of endemic species found in the islands.
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Chiloé Island, Chile trip 2016 (HD 1080p)
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When the early-morning fog shrouds misty-eyed and misunderstood Chiloé, it's immediately apparent something different this way comes. Isla Grande de Chiloé is the continent's fifth-largest island and is home to a fiercely independent, seafaring people.
Immediately apparent are changes in architecture and cuisine: tejuelas, the famous Chilote wood shingles; palafitos (houses mounted on stilts along the water's edge); the iconic wooden churches (16 of which are Unesco World Heritage sites); and the renowned meat, potato and seafood stew, curanto. A closer look reveals a rich spiritual culture that is based on a distinctive mythology of witchcraft, ghost ships and forest gnomes.
All of the above is weaved among landscapes that are wet, windswept and lush, with undulating hills, wild and remote national parks, and dense forests, giving Chiloé a distinct flavor unique in South America.
Chiloé Island is the largest island in Chile. It's a popular place to visit especially among Chileans who come to appreciate the island character, the rural landscape, the seafood and the Unesco churches. The best time to visit the island is from December to March. The island's tourist information has a great website in english with lots of information on sites, tours, excursions, dining, events, shopping etc.
See in Chiloé Island, Chile
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There are quite a few local sites to be seen throughout Chiloe Island. Since it was separated by water from the mainland, many of the local traditions have been preserved here, instead of merging with the Spanish culture after the conquest.
The Unesco churches of Chiloe can be found mostly in the centre on the eastern side of the island. Built in the 18th and 19th centuries when Chiloé Archipelago was still a part of the Spanish Crown possessions, the churches represent the fusion of European Jesuit culture and local native peoples' skill and traditions: an excellent example of mestizo culture.
The Bay of Caulin offers the chance to see locals actively rounding up seaweed in their daily tasks, being collected by hand and with ox-carts.
The Bay of Ancud also offers great views and chances for kayaking.
An old Spanish battery can also be visited on the North side of the bay.
The Puñihuil Penguin colony is located on the north side of the island along the Pacific coast.
Chiloe's National Park and Ahuenca region are habitat for diverse and abundant wildlife.
Explore the islands of Lemuy, Quinchao and the peninsula of Rilan by bike or car to see some churches and enjoy the quiet rural life.
Do in Chiloé Island, Chile
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In January and February many festivals are organised around Chiloe island.
Bike rentals and tours
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The Story of an Island: Robinson Crusoe with Kimi Werner
This film is a story of how sports and passions can be taken beyond competition and used for more meaningful endeavors. It's a story of a courageous island community coming together, facing both fears and struggles to create change.
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Produced and Directed by: Justin Turkowski, Kimi Werner
Written by: Kimi Werner
Cinematography by: Justin Turkowski, Lukas Mekis, Matias Pablo
Edited by: Justin Turkowski
Translated by: Sarah Wilcox
Music by: Todd Hannigan, Simon Beins, Xocoyotzin Moraza
Thank you Patagonia.
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Flight to Isla Juan Fernandez, Chile on Beechcraft Super King Air 200
I departed El Paso on Monday, March 14 at 1:20pm on Delta flight DL 2307, an MD-80. In Atlanta there was a 3-hour layover, I then boarded Delta DL 147 (Boeing 767) for the ~ 10 hour flight to Santiago Chile, arriving at 7:25am. One reason I chose Delta over American is Delta allows seat selection, and I got window seat on the left (sunrise) side of the aircraft. The other is that Delta offers pretty good in-flight meals for coach passengers - American customers get nada. The round-trip Delta ticket cost $1400.00.
After landing, I proceeded on foot to the Holiday Inn Santiago airport, a nice hotel that is right in the middle of the airport, next to the terminal. The staff was supremely kind and helpful, and all spoke perfect English. I spent the night de-jetlagging and biting my nails over the weather - for the first time in weeks the normally perfect autumn weather had turned rainy and windy. But, Wednesday morning dawned sunny and calm, and I made my way to Counter 96 buy my $890.00 ticket from Aerolineas ATA for the air-taxi flight to the island, 475 miles due west in the Pacific.
The flight on the twin-turbo King air 200 took about 2.5 hours. With the help of Google Translate and some friends fluent in Spanish, I had been able to get permission from Aerolineas ATA to ride in the co-pilot's seat!
Although the flight was fun and routine, it was not without some pucker-pactor at the end. The tiny airstrip on the far west end of the island is only 2800' in length and not for the faint-hearted.
The next video in this series will show my ride from the airstrip to the village in Miguel Depolo's remarkable 56' aluminum sailboat Orinogo. That was a real treat, as normally visitors are shuttled to the village in a 23' open fiberglass fishing boat. Miguel's crew had sailed his ship from Patagonia to the island, where they planned to make some repairs after gale-force winds had ripped the mainsail. Miguel and his son flew over from Santiago to assist in the repairs and then enjoy a leisurely trip back to Valparaiso.
You may ask, Why go to this obscure island? It all started in August 2011. I was sitting on the couch, watching an HD Theater presentation on the Galapagos islands. The video was stunning and the island glowing and gorgeous. I was reminded of my failed dream to sail solo around the world in a sailboat, but the urge to go someplace far, far away still gripped me. I realized I was not getting younger and this year might be my last chance.
So, I started my research. I rejected Galapagos - far too restricted, scripted and expensive. I then took the time to list my criteria: a remote island, at least 30 degrees south latitude (to be able to see the Magellanic clouds), uninhabited or sparely inhabited, free from annoying flying insects, sea cliffs with flattish ground on the top, not heavily vegetated, and with a good chance for clear nights.
As I studied the globe via Google Earth, I found many candidates that initially seemed perfect: the far south-west coast of Tasmania, the Auckland Islands south of New Zealand, Macquarie Island, Campbell Island (130 miles SW of Auckland). But, as I contacted people who has posted Panoramio photos of these places, a frustrating and disturbing pattern emerged. All of these beautiful places were futzy UNESCO World Heritage sites, and visitation was strictly, controlled - NO solo visits, ALL access requires accompaniment by a government representative, etc.
I turned my attention to Tazmania, and for several weeks I thought it would be the one. People were friendly, and there was a wealth of information about the southwest coast. Many bushwhacking forums, access was permitted, not tightly controlled. But, I discovered that the beautiful blue-sky photos on Panoramio were flukes - the island is lushly vegetated for a reason: it rains nearly constantly. I found some weather satellite websites that allowed me to look at 100-day sequences of images. Huge, comma-shaped storms sweep north and east from the Southern Ocean, the upper arms of these storms sweep across Tasmania about every other day. Also, the mozzies are thick on the track, as is the mud and the jungle. To top it off, nearly everyone reported ticks sucking their blood on every trip - although the ticks were (mostly) not the paralysis type. Yikes! So, it was back to Google Earth.
I had almost given up in despair, thinking I was born 200 years too late, when I spotted the tiniest dot of yellow off the coast of Chile. Zooming in, I saw the name Isla Robinson Crusoe, a tiny airstrip, and dozens of Panoramio photo dots. I knew I had found it!
Chile encourages Isla tourism, solo hiking was perfectly OK, and the little village caters to adventure tourists.
In the 1980's Chile renamed the island from Isla Juan Fernandez to Isla Robinson Crusoe in an effort to encourage tourism, but most Chileans still use the original name.
Chiloé Island, Chile (HD)
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Chiloé Island (Isla de Chiloé), also known as Greater Island of Chiloé (Isla Grande de Chiloé), is the largest island of the Chiloé Archipelago off the coast of Chile, in the Pacific Ocean. The island is located in southern Chile, in the Los Lagos Region.
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 Jesuit 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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There are quite a few local sites to be seen throughout Chiloe Island. Since it was separated by water from the mainland, many of the local traditions have been preserved here, instead of merging with the Spanish culture after the conquest.
The Bay of Caulin offers the chance to see locals actively rounding up seaweed in their daily tasks, being collected by hand and with ox-carts. The Bay of Ancud also offers great views and chances for kayaking. An old Spanish battery can also be visited on the North side of the bay. The Puñihuil Penguin colony is located on the north side of the island along the Pacific coast. Chiloe's National Park and Ahuenca region are habitat for diverse and abundant wildlife.
Tours
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Few tour companies offer guided tours on Chiloe Island, as most Lakes District tourism activity takes place in the areas around Osorno Volcano, Lake Llanquihue, and Pumalin Park further northeast from the island.
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Chile - Traditional Life at Tolquien Island
Isla Tolquien, an island adjacent to the Chiloé island in Chile is one of the places where the traditional way of living in Chile was preserved best. It boasts characteristic UNESCO listed often very colorful churches. The video clip shows samples of life and environment.
The clip was recorded during our overland trip from the Netherlands to South Africa and from there on to South America.
Background music is royalty free music taken from Romanian Christmas Carols, Sz. 57 published by MusicOpen.org and performed by Papalin (