Isla Mocha Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in Chile
About Isla Mocha
Isla Mocha has rudimentary services. Supplies, except for the basics, are hard to come by so plan ahead (bring sun screen) The main industries are fishing and animal husbandry. The island today is home to the Mocha Island National Reserve, a nature reserve that covers approximately 45% of the island's 48-km² surface. The island is noted as the location of numerous historic shipwrecks. The waters off the island are a popular place for recreational sea fishing. The island used to be inhabited by the Mapuche peoples. The Mapuche believed that this island was the destination of the almas (souls) of the dead. It was frequented by pirates in the 18th and 19th centuries and it is believed that a sperm whale living near the island was the inspiration for Herman Melville'sMoby Dick. The island has
Top Attractions in Isla Mocha
Explore the best things to see and do in Isla Mocha:
- ★Isla Mocha National Reserve
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