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Parish Church (MN):
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The church of Dalcahue is one of the most notable in Chiloé. Built in 1858, on the site of a mission chapel, it is called "Nuestra Señora de los Dolores". Its architecture is outstanding and includes a portico of nine arches and a high steeple dominating the waterway. The interior, with 3 naves, has an altar with sacred images in finely decorated wood. In addition there are some fine ornaments and valuable parish documents forming a small museum. |
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Waterfront: |
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This is the active business district of town. There is a cultural centre and library and an interesting historical and ethnographic museum. |
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Museum :
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This concentrates upon the indigenous inhabitants: the Chonos and Huilliches or Veliches showing the evolution of the Chilote people. The displays achieve this using craftwork, woodwork, folk instruments, ceramics, coins, wild animals and photos of the countryside and people. All this is housed in a typical ?palafito? with other interesting material. |
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Craft Fair:
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Following a century old tradition artisans come from the islands on Thursdays and especially on Sunday mornings. They sell basket weaving, woodcarving, woollen textiles, blankets, bags and clothes, transforming the port into a colourful and attractive sight. Others sell typical food whilst local musicians and singers often perform on the waterfront stage. Waterfront stores are open the week around. The fairs of Dalcahue and Quellón are unique as they offer the whole variety of craft works to be found in these islands. |
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Shipyard:
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The shipyard is located at the entrance to Dalcahue. Here you can view shipwrights shaping the huge keels and frames of fine workboats. |
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San Juan:
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This little village, at the entrance to a large estuary, is 27 Km from Dalcahue. There is a shipyard and a pleasant beach as well as a beautiful chapel dating from 1875 and designated as a National Monument and World Heritage site. Next to the chapel is a cemetery that was overrun by the sea in the earthquake of 1960 obliging a relocation to an adjacent hillside. From the beach you can enjoy the view of Seabirds and Black necked Swans. |
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Calen:
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On the shores of Canal Dalcahue, 27 km from the main town, is this ancient and traditional indigenous community. The church was built in 1875 and has a curious triple cross. From the waterfront is a good view towards the islands and the volcanoes of the cordillera. |
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Cascada Tocoihue:
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A wonderful 45 metre waterfall, enclosed in native bush, 30 km from Dalcahue. The water from the falls runs into the lovely estuary of Tocoihue. |
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Tenaún:
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Tenaún lies 37 Km from Dalcahue. The Spanish founded it in 1567 as an intermediate port between Castro and the islands. Historically it served as a port of refuge in foul weather and in the late 19th century was important in communications with the Chaques islands and the mainland coast. The enchanting design of the church is especially notable, as is the distribution of little houses around a square bordering the beach. |
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