Scheduled arrival: April 3, 2009
Scheduled departure: April 8, 2009

Puntarenas is the largest city in the Central Pacific region, situated on a long, narrow peninsula in the Gulf of Nicoya. For many years, this port was the country’s principal cargo port but that distinction now goes to the newer port in Caldera. However Puntarenas is still Costa Rico’s most important fishing port and still handles visiting cruise ships.

Website
Puntarenas Information Center: http://www.puntarenas.com

Scheduled arrival: March 24, 2009
Scheduled departure: March 30, 2009

The Galápagos Islands will forever be associated with Charles Darwin and his renowned book, The Voyage of the Beagle. The islands remain much as they were when Darwin visited although various animals, which were later introduced by man, are threatening some indigenous species. One mystery which puzzled Darwin, the unusually dry and moderate climate, has been solved by science. It is now known that the Peru, or Humboldt Current, carries large volumes of cold water north from the Antarctic region which washes the equatorial coast of South America with cool water.

Website
Galapagos Tourism: http://www.galapagosislands.com

Scheduled arrival: March 8, 2009
Scheduled departure: March 15, 2009

Lima is the industrial heart of Peru with over 7,000 factories. Major product categories include textiles, chemicals, clothing and fish processing. The seaport is located adjacent to the city in Callao which handles 75 percent of the country’s imports and 15 percent of its imports.

Website
Chamber of Commerce: http://www.livinginperu.com

Scheduled arrival: February 17, 2009
Scheduled departure: February 24, 2009

Valparaíso is one of Chile’s major port cities and in the words of poet Pablo Neruda, “The jewel of the pacific.” Located in Central Chile, 74 miles northwest of the capital Santiago, the city is an important educational center with nine universities. Major industries include tourism, culture and shipping. About 50 international cruise ships visit the port every year during the short Chilean summer. The port is also host to container freight and exports many products including wine, copper and fresh fruit.

Eventos en Concón

Viernes 19 Feb., 18:30: Presentación con fotografías tomadas por el fotografo  David Thoreson, conozca al equipo y aprenda de la expedición.

Sabado 20 Feb. y Martes 23 Feb., 15:00: Actividades para niños (Edades 6-14): Aprenda sobre temas relacionados con los océanos como acidificación, redes alimenticias, pescaría sostenible entre otros. Abierto al público.

Domingo, 21 Feb., 11-14:00: Tours en el velero donde se mostrara el equipo científico, la estación meteorológica y una serie de robot que nos facilitan nuestro trabajo. Abierto a socios.

Lunes, 22 Feb., 11-14:00: Tours en el velero igual que domingo. Abierto al público.

Websites
South America Tourism: http://www.southamerica.cl/chile/valparaiso.htm
City of Santiago: http://www.santiago.cl

Scheduled arrival: February 9, 2010
Scheduled departure: February 13, 2010

Moorage location: Marina del Sur

Eventos en Puerto Montt

Feb. 8, 7pm:
Presentacion con fotografias tomadas por el fotografo  David Thoreson, conozca al equipo  y aprenda de la expedicion. Biblioteca Puerto Montt

Feb. 9 y Feb. 10, 2pm-4pm:
Actividaded para ninos
Aprenda sobre temas relacionados con los oceanos como acidificacion, redes alimenticias,pesca sostenible entre otros.
Biblioteca Puerto Montt.

Feb 11, 7pm:
Presentacion con fotografias tomadas por el fotografo  David Thoreson, conozca al equipo  y aprenda de la expedicion. Biblioteca Puerto Montt

Feb. 12, 12-4pm:
Tours en el velero donde se mostrara el equipo cientifico, la estacion metereologica
y una serie de robot que nos facilitan nuestro trabajo.
Marina del Sur, Puerto Montt.

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Puerto Montt is a port city in southern Chile, located at the end of the Pan American highway at northern end of the Reloncaví Sound. It is one of the fastest growing cities in Southern Chile due in large part to the expanding salmon industry. In addition to fishing, the city’s economy also depends on agriculture and forestry.

Website
City of Puerto Montt: http://www.puertomonttchile.cl