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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. Lying north of Punta Pabellion, it is located among Punta Zorra and Punta Barranco.[2] The nearest residential area is the township of Puerto Carmen.[3]

Not to be confused with Fox Bay or Bahía Fox[1] in Chile and Foxe Basin in Canada.
Caleta Zorra
Caleta Zorra
LocationChile
Coordinates43.133333°S 74.316667°W / -43.133333; -74.316667
TypeBay

Environment


Areas surrounding the cove are rich natural environments. Whales such as blue whales and fin whale swim just off the bay.[4] Possibly, migrating coastal whales such as southern right whales and humpback whales occasionally appear and rest in the sheltered bay.


See also



References


  1. Bahía Fox, Región de Magallanes y Antártica Chilena, Chile on mindat.org, Retrieved on October 26th, 2021
  2. ProStar Publications. 2004. Prostar Sailing Directions 2004 West Coast of South America Enroute. page=119. retrieved on 12-05-2014
  3. http://www.mbendi.com/a_sndmsg/facility.asp?I=203709.retrieved%5B%5D on 12-05-2014
  4. Barbara73339, 2011, ballena linque caleta agua la zorra 3ra region on YouTube, Retrieved on October 26th, 2021



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