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ANCUD COMMUNITY 
Ancud is the front door to Chiloé for most visitors. It boasts a magnificent location and many attractions.
The town's site was choosen by Carlos de Beranguer for defensive reasons. He concentrated troops in San Carlos, moved in people from Chacao and provided a safe haven for the people of Castro. The new port became a centre for costal trade with Lima. Until quite recently the ocean was the Chilotes principle means of communication with the outside world.
Ancud is one of the main centres of population for Chiloé.
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