Melimoyu National Park, National park in Cisnes, Chile
Melimoyu National Park is a protected area along Chile's southern coast that spans forests, fjords, and volcanic terrain. The park's boundaries are defined by several marine channels and waterways, including the Gulf of Corcovado and the Moraleda Channel.
The region was long inhabited by the Chono people, who traveled the fjords and channels by boat and depended on fishing and hunting for survival. Later, European contact brought changes to the area, though the landscape retained its wild and remote character.
The Melimoyu Volcano features prominently in local stories as a gateway between worlds in regional folklore. The surrounding waterways and channels shape how people in this remote coastal region connect with one another and their environment.
The area is only reachable by boat or ship, since no road access exists. Ferry services depart from Quellón and Puerto Cisnes and serve as the main way to reach this remote protected area.
During summer months in the Southern Hemisphere, a significant portion of the world's blue whale population gathers here to feed on krill. This seasonal gathering offers a rare chance to see one of Earth's largest creatures in its natural habitat.
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