Chacao Channel

Location of Chacao Channel in Los Lagos Region.

Chacao Channel with Chiloé to the left, and the mainland to the right

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 from the Andes to the coast. The construction of a bridge connecting the island with the continent was discussed at government level for some time, but during the first government of Michelle Bachelet (2006–2010) it was turned down due to its high cost in comparison with other proposals that could be done to benefit islanders. Later, it was reactivated during Sebastián Piñera government, and finally auctioned

The channel communicates the Reloncaví Sound and Golf of Coronado.

See also

• Fjords and channels of Chile

Coordinates: 41°49′30″S 73°29′30″W / 41.82500°S 73.49167°W / -41.82500; -73.49167

Chiloé Archipelago Main islands Butachauques Chiloé Desertores1 Guafo Lemuy Quinchao San Pedro Tranqui Water bodies Gulf of Ancud Estero de Castro Caulín Bay Chacao Channel Sea of Chiloé Gulf of Corcovado Dalcahue Channel Cities and towns Ancud Castro Chonchi Curaco de Vélez Dalcahue Puqueldón Queilén Quellón Quemchi Quinchao History Colonial alerce logging and trade Royal Governor of Chiloé 1643 Dutch attacks Circular Mission 1712 Huilliche rebellion Caicumeo Battle of Agüi Battle of Mocopulli Culture Clothing Chilote cap Chilote poncho Architecture and art Churches of Chiloé Chilote School of Religious Imagery Coastal fortifications Palafito Cuisine Chapalele Chicha de manzana Curanto Licor de oro Lloco Murtado Mate Milcao Potatoes of Chiloé Mythology Basilisco Chilote Caleuche Pincoya Sirena chilota Trauco Trentren Vilu and Caicai Vilu 1: These islands are not part of Chiloé Province