ABOUT THE PrOVINCE

The mainland portion of Los Lagos Region south of Reloncaví Sound (Palena Province) is considered part of Patagonia. The region contains the country's second largest island, Chiloé, and the second largest lake, Llanquihue.

Los Lagos Region economy is dominated by the service sector but based infishing, salmon aquaculture, forestry and cattle farming. Tourism is economically important in Andes where ski resorts, hot springs and recreational fishing are popular offers.

It's economy is dominated by the service sector but based infishing, salmon aquaculture, forestry and cattle farming. Tourism is economically important in Andes where ski resorts, hot springs and recreational fishing are popular offers.

The region, in general, has a natural vegetation of Valdivian temperate rain forest. The coastal part, except for the south of the Chiloé Island, has a temperate climate with cold winter rain. To the south, the climate is characterized by constant rain and not having dry seasons.

Protected areas include 7 national parks, 2 private-owned parks and 2 natural monuments.

The regional economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry and fisheries, all of which have become increasingly industrialized.[citation needed] The livestock sector emphasizes the breeding of dairy cattle. Seafood, including salmon, is sold fresh or canned. Cereals are grown extensively. Tourism has grown considerably in the past few decades.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT TO DO HERE?

• lakes, rivers, ocean sports, volcanoes, parks, rafting, adventure sports