- Chacao Channel
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The Chacao Channel (Spanish: "Canal de Chacao") is located in Los Lagos Region, Chile and separates Chiloé Island from mainland Chile. The channel was created during the Quaternary glaciations by successive glaciers that flowed down fron the Andes to the coast. The construction of a bridge connecting the island with the continent has been discussed at government level but was during the government of Michelle Bachelet (2006-2010) turned down due to its high cost in comparison with other proposals that could be done to benefit islanders.
External links
- Satellite view of the Chacao Channel (Google Maps)
Coordinates: 41°49′30″S 73°29′30″W / 41.825°S 73.49167°W
Chiloé Archipelago Main islands Water bodies Gulf of Ancud · Estero de Castro · Caulín Bay · Chacao Channel · Sea of Chiloé · Gulf of Corcovado · Dalcahue ChannelCities and towns Culture ClothingAsado · Chapalele · Curanto · Licor de oro · Murtado · Mate (Huarisnaque) · Milcao · Murta con membrillo · Paila marina · Potatoes of Chiloé · Pulmay1: These islands are not part of Chiloé Province Categories:- Los Lagos Region geography stubs
- Straits of Chile
- Chiloé Archipelago
- Geography of Los Lagos Region
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