1. Chilean Part 1
Patagonia The Country

2. CHILE

23. General Information
 Chile, which forms most of the West Coast of
South America, is almost 2,700 Miles Long –
averages 110 Miles Wide - and is about twice
the size of Montana;
 Population – Approx. 16,000,000 people;
 Capital – Santiago – Approx. 5,500,000 people;
 Chile is a Safe and Law Abiding Democracy.
If Chile were in North America, it would reach
from
KETCHIKAN to ACAPULCO !

25. General Information
 Since 1991, the Chilean economy (GDP) has
grown at a rate of about 5% per year;
 Chile is among the worlds largest producers
of Copper and Farmed Salmon.
 There are NO Venomous Snakes of any kind
in Chile, and virtually NO Flying / Biting
Insects;
 The Chilean Peso is pegged to the USD and
valued at about – 625 pesos/$ (Nov. 2008);
 The language is Chilean Spanish; Chile’s
literacy rate is over 95%.

26. Easter
Island
is a
Chilean
Territory
(2,000 Miles Away!)

27. Volcanoes
There are 129 Volcanoes in Chile
36 37 38 of these - ‘Active’ since 1900.

28. Chaiten – May 2, 2008

30. Llaima – July 2, 2008

32. Chilean Food & Drink
 Excellent Wines – both RED and WHITE
– World acclaimed Carmenere and Chardonnay;
 Wonderful Vegetables, Fruit, Lamb, Beef, and
Seafood; (Chile Exports Lots of Produce to U. S.)
 Pisco Sour - National Cocktail;
 Mate’ Tea - National Hospitality Drink;
 Chileno Aji – A Terrific Condiment;
 BAD Beer!

33. Chilean Food Pyramid
Onions
Tomatoes
Avocados
Fresh Fruit
W I N E
Sea Food
Red Meat

34. PATAGONIA

35. Chile’s 15 Regions
Region V Santiago – Capital City
Region X
Patagonia begins in Chile’s
Region XI
Region X, and at the Rio
Colorado in Argentina. It
Region XII continues south thru both
countries to Tierra del Fuego
and Cape Horn.

36. Patagonia
Patagonia contains about
350,000 square miles, or the
combined size of France,
Germany, and England.
Population Density in all of
Patagonia is approximately
4 people per square mile,
making it one of the most
sparsely populated regions
in the world.

37. Northern
Chilean Patagonia
Region X
The LAKE Region

38. Population: 800,000
Density: 64 / Sq. Mi.
Mountains/Capital
• The Andes are the Region’s
Eastern Mountain Range;
• Capital City - Puerto Montt;
• Population – 180,000.
Land Features
• Many active volcanoes;
• Many large lakes;
• Popular vacation areas;
• Center of Salmon Farming;
• Fertile, farming area.

48. Central
Chilean Patagonia
Region XI
The RIVER Region

49. Population: 95,000
Density: 4 / Sq. Mi.
Mountains/Capital
• The Andes become a
Central and Western
Mountain Range;
• Capital City – Coyhaique;
• Population – 55,000;
Land Features
• Many Rivers and Lakes;
• Transition zone to the
Pampas area;
• Primarily Ranching;
• Multiple weather zones;
• Fishing Capital of Chile.

65. Southern
Chilean Patagonia
Region XII
The MAGALLANES Region

66. Population: 160,000
Density: 6 / Sq. Mi.
Mountains/Capital
• The Andes are the Region’s
Coastal Mountain Range;
• Capital City – Punta Arenas;
• Population – 120,000.
Land Features
• Majority of Chile’s fjords,
glaciers, and islands;
• Very rugged coastal areas;
• Primarily tourist areas for
sightseeing and trekking in
National Parks;
• Severe weather changes.

77.  For almost 60 years, I have been a serious fly
fishing devotee, with considerable experience fishing
waters in the western United States.
 Through our many trips to Chile, my family and I
have become enchanted with Chilean Patagonia and have
made many friends there. We are currently undertaking
the task of building a vacation home in Coyhaique.
All questions, suggestions, and comments are welcomed
and appreciated.
Dean Pierose
(208) 345-9185
(208) 867-5226
dpierose @ gmail.com

78. Also go to:
CHILEAN PATAGONIA - Part 2 – The Fishing
The Fish
The Fishermen
The Results
The Streamside Meals
CHILEAN PATAGONIA - Part 3 – The Trip
Scenes of the Area
When to Go
Lodging and Outfitters
Flight Options from U.S.
Cost of Trip