Caleta Zorra

Caleta Zorra
Bay
Country Chile
Coordinates 43°08′00″S 74°19′00″W / 43.133333°S 74.316667°W / -43.133333; -74.316667Coordinates: 43°08′00″S 74°19′00″W / 43.133333°S 74.316667°W / -43.133333; -74.316667

Caleta Zorra, meaning 'Bay of foxes' in Spanish, is an enclosed, half-moon shaped inlet on the Pacific coast of Chiloé Island in Los Lagos region, southern Chile. Lies north of Punta Pabellion, it is located among Punta Zorra and Punta Barranco.[1] The nearest residential area is the township of Puerto Carmen.[2]

Environment

Areas surrounding the cove is rich in natural environments. Whales such as Blue Whales and Fin Whale swim just off the bay.[3] Possibly, coast-loving whales such as Humpback Whales or Southern Right Whales occasionally take rests in the sheltered bay.

See also

References

  1. ProStar Publications. 2004. Prostar Sailing Directions 2004 West Coast of South America Enroute. page=119. retrieved on 12-05-2014
  2. http://www.mbendi.com/a_sndmsg/facility.asp?I=203709.retrieved on 12-05-2014
  3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPa4_y3cpS0

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