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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