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Island in Chile
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Isla Mocha is in Southern Chile. It is a sparsely populated island about 40 km (25 miles) off the coast of Southern Chile.
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It occupies the central portion of Mocha Island. The reserve provides habitat for the pudú and for a variety of birds, including the pink-footed shearwater. Typical vegetation includes Olivillo, Chilean Myrtle, Valdivia's Patagua, Chilean Laurel, Tepa and Winter's Bark.
Getting to Isla Mocha can prove difficult so plan ahead. The best way is to take a bus to Carahue from Cañete. Ask around about flights to the island; there are none on Sunday.
Read in the guideOn the island, the fastest way to get around besides walking is hitching a ride with a "carreton," which is a horse drawn buggy. Flag down a local and respectfully ask. They may or may not ask for money.
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