EARTHQUAKE IN CHILE: IMPORTANT NOTICE
The big earthquake that hit our country early on February 27 had a serious impact on the Maule and Bío Bío regions. The Cities of Concepción, Talca, Talcahuano, Constitución, Lota and small settlements located on the Pacific shore near these cities were the most affected. The rest of the Chilean cities remain stable and operating normally. Their airports have been opened and their flights resumed, and so have public and communication services. Nevertheless, we recommend that you make contact with local operators (hotel managers and travel agencies) or with the Chilean Tourist Office, which has implemented an online service to keep people informed about the situation in each area (www.sernatur.cl).
As of today, the City of Santiago, as well as the most representative cities to the North and South of the capital, such as Arica, Iquique, San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, La Serena, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chillán, Los Angeles, Temuco, Puerto Varas, Frutillar, Puerto Montt, the Island of Chiloé, Isla de Pascua, Pucón, Villarrica and all the southern districts up to Punta Arenas, the country continues to operate normally. We are all distressed by everything that has happened but we will remain together to overcome this terrible moment.
Keep your head up, Chile!!! We are here for you.
The big earthquake that hit our country early on February 27 had a serious impact on the Maule and Bío Bío regions. The Cities of Concepción, Talca, Talcahuano, Constitución, Lota and small settlements located on the Pacific shore near these cities were the most affected. The rest of the Chilean cities remain stable and operating normally. Their airports have been opened and their flights resumed, and so have public and communication services. Nevertheless, we recommend that you make contact with local operators (hotel managers and travel agencies) or with the Chilean Tourist Office, which has implemented an online service to keep people informed about the situation in each area (www.sernatur.cl).
As of today, the City of Santiago, as well as the most representative cities to the North and South of the capital, such as Arica, Iquique, San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, La Serena, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chillán, Los Angeles, Temuco, Puerto Varas, Frutillar, Puerto Montt, the Island of Chiloé, Isla de Pascua, Pucón, Villarrica and all the southern districts up to Punta Arenas, the country continues to operate normally. We are all distressed by everything that has happened but we will remain together to overcome this terrible moment.
Keep your head up, Chile!!! We are here for you.
Corridor: Southern l Province: XI Región Aisén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo
Puerto Raúl Marín Balmaceda
Puerto Raúl Marín Balmaceda - Photos : Eduardo Epifanio
few kilometers away from the Southern Road, on the fjords and the vast sandy beaches of the Pacific Ocean, there lies Raúl Marín Balmaceda. Located on the Palena River Delta, this small seaside village has very few inhabitants and offers a matchless environment for those who enjoy quietness and relax.It has three different accesses. By sea, a ferry joins this town with the District of Quellón in the South of Chiloé Island, carrying both passengers and vehicles. From there, the northern urban centers are accessed overland. By land, it lies 75 kilometers away from La Junta following a gravel road parallel to the Palena River. Visitors must reach the 52nd kilometer marker on a vehicle and then continue towards Raúl Marín Balmaceda on a passenger boat hired in advance. Lastly, a landing strip allows the arrival of small aircrafts.
It is part of the Palena-Queulat Basin, a territory yet unexplored that combines very green forests and very pure waters.
Extraction of seafood represents the main economic activity. Taking advantage of the great attractiveness of the very beautiful and unspoiled environment, the town has diversified its activities in order to include tourism in the last few years.
The Pitipalena Fjord, the Pillán Arm, sea tours to La Poza, Los Patos Wetlands or Cueva de la Virgen (the Virgin’s cave) are just some of the activities offered by tourist operators at Raúl Marín Balmaceda.
Fishing has a preferential position among both locals and visitors. It may be practiced either from the shore or on board some watercraft while sailing its rivers and fjords. Also, highly prized fly-fishing may be enjoyed.
Whale and bird watching are other attractions at this town by the sea. It is worth visiting this haven and discovering each of its almost uncharted nooks.
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