Chiloe Island

Know Chiloe Island

It is the second biggest island in South America, with only five islands, out of 40, without inhabitants. Its enviroment is practically virgin soil, most of which is part of the Chiloe National Park, which offers a natural and traditional scenary. The architecture is the major attraction of this destination. The “palafitos” and the old churches (built between the 18th and 19th centuries) have made of Chiloe a Patrimony of the Humanity by UNESCO. In Chiloe you can find a simply exquisit gastronomy variety.

Información del Destino:

Attractions:
Flora and fauna. Historical, cultural, architectural and gastronomical interest zone.
When to go:
All year long.
Activities:
Sea kayak, sport fishing, flora and fauna contamplation, photography.
Weather:
Rainy, moderate weather. This weather features rain all year long; in the interior, the temperature oscillates between day and night time.
Location:
Flora and fauna. Historical, cultural, architectural and gastronomical interest zone.
Services;
Housing, food, transportation, outdoor activities, information center, camping.
How to get there:
From Santiago: Airway to El Tepual Airport in Puerto Montt. Then, land route.
From Panamericana Route 5: Land route to Pargua. Then, seaway to Chacao.
Surroundings:
Achao, Ancud, Caulin Bay, Chacao, Chonchi, Compu, Curaco de Velez, Dalcahue, Laitec island, Mithological and Ecologycal Park of Chiloé, Chiloé National Park, Pingüineras de Puñihuil, Brava beach, Quellón, Chepu River, Yaldad.