A trip to the South of Chile

Visitors who lament the supposed cultural homogeneity of Chile, or consider it too similar to their own country, obviously haven´t been to the misty, verdant archipelago of Chiloé. This group of islands evolved independently from the rest of the country and escaped much of the conforming influence of Santiago and the colonial onslaught. It then remained isolated and off the commercial route until nearby Puerto Montt was founded in the mid-19th century. Chiloé sprouted its own history and culture, unique to the islands, and is worthy of a visit for its striking regional flavor.

Read more about the island´s second most important city here .