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Bailey, Gauvin Alexander (2006). "Chapter 10. Cultural Convergence at the Ends of the Earth: The Unique Art and Architecture of the Jesuit Missions to the Chiloé Archipiélago (1608-1767)". In O'Malley, John W.; Bailey, Gauvin Alexander; Harris, Steven J.; Kennedy, Frank (eds.).
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and is therefore frequented by inhabitants of the smaller islands making up the archipelago, who go to Achao for school or commercial activities.
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Lying on level ground, Achao has a shallow sandy beach and is surrounded by hills. Opposite the town are the islands of
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Postulación de las iglesias de Chiloé para su inclusión en la lista del patrimonio mundial ante la UNESCO
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on 30 November 2000. The Church of Achao is the oldest wooden church in Chile, and this church and the
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was still a part of the Spanish Crown possessions, and was completed in 1770 by
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World Heritage Committee Inscribes 61 New Sites on World Heritage List
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The Jesuits II: cultures, sciences, and the arts, 1540-1773, Volume 2
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Mas de 20 mil personas espera la 24 Muestra y Festival Costumbrista
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In the summer, Achao is host to the Chiloé folklore festival (
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Panoramic view of Achao from Alto La Paloma lookout in 2011.
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The architecture in Achao is known for the wide variety of
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are the only churches that remain of those built by the
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City
Panoramic view of Achao from Alto La Paloma lookout in 2011.

Country
Chile
Region
Los Lagos
Province
Chiloé
Demonym
Time zone
UTC−4
CLT
DST
UTC−3
CLST
Chiloé Archipelago
Chile
Quinchao
commune
island
Llingua
Linlín
main island of Chiloé
larch

Church of Santa María de Loreto, Achao
Church of Santa María de Loreto, Achao
Church of Santa María de Loreto, Achao
Spanish

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