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CHILOÉ
ISLAND TOURS
The
Chiloé region, is formed by a continental and an insular part,
formed by the islands of Chiloé, las Guaitecas and part of Los
Chonos. On the continent, The Andes Mountains appears cut by rivers on
the different isolated massifs. The central flat is occupied by the sea
and many small islands are rests of it.
Is also highlighted, its rich colonial architecture, especially the ones
that give expression to their numerous churches and particular pile dwelling
buildings.
Traditions unique from the zone, can be recreated in location, if you
are lucky enough to be present on popular parties as a Minga,
as it is known the literal transfer of a house from one point of the island
to another. Regarding gastronomy, the exquisite variety of fishes and
seafood of the zone, are confused on endless culinary delights that have
the Curanto (a subterranean cooking of shellfish, pork meat
and potatoes, among other ingredients) as its maximum local expression.
Main Attractions
Castro: Province capital of Chiloé, the
attraction has a beautiful typical architecture besides a remarkable natural
beauty. From Castro is possible to visit the San Francisco Church World
Heritage- and also the pile dwellings and the craft market.
Location: Tenth region. Located 5 kilometers to the north of Llaullau
and 167 kms. to the south of Puerto Montt.
Access routes: After entering Chacao by maritime ferry, continue through
Ruta 5 Sur to Isla Grande.
Ancud: Entrance city to Chiloé island, is
one of the most visited attractions by tourist from all over the world,
for being the best located city of Chiloé. It has a beautiful urban
infrastructure planning that combines the typical zone architecture with
the modernity of recent constructions.
Location: Located 90 kilometers to the south of Puerto Montt.
Access routes: Access from Chacao by maritime ferry.
Dalcahue: This attraction is the most important
location regarding hand crafts, industrial and nautical development, important
also for its huilliche influence. Possess an active market
located less than 20 kilometers away from Castro and a beautiful architecture
that highlights its church declared worlds heritage, built in part
by Jesuit missionaries on the XVIII century.
TRADITIONS AND MYTHOLOGY OF CHILOE
3 Days/2 nights All year round
Day 1: Puerto Montt Puerto Varas Ancud
Castro (History of Chiloé)
Transfer from Puerto Montt airport or from the hotel on Puerto Montt or
Puerto Varas to the pier of Pargua to take the ferry to Chacao, entrance
route to the Island of Chiloé.
Visit to the interesting points of Ancud. Transfer to Castro and accommodation
on Castro lodging house.
Day 2: Castro - Achao Ancud (Traditions and Art
of Chiloé)
Full day excursion, visiting the churches route and typical handcrafts
of Achao. Return to Ancud and night on Ancud lodging house. (B)
* Optional: Curanto for lunch
Day 3: Ancud Caulin Puerto Montt (Mythology
and Fauna of Chiloé)
Excursion to the mythology park and Caulín bay. Return to Chacao
to take the ferry back to the continent. Reception on Pargua and transfer
to the hotel in Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas or the airport of Puerto
Montt. (B)
Price per person in US$:
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from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 2009
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| hotel |
category
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single
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double
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triple
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| Ancud |
tourist
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776
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706
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691
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| Castro |
tourist
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818
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740
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709
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* Optional: Excursion to Puñihuil penguinary. xcursion
to the penguinary Puñihuil
Leaving Ancud, after a brief trip to the Pacific, we will reach Puñihuil,
an isolated bay and fishermen cove that arrived to these beaches few years
ago, maintaining a very good relation with the three small islands that
form the only ecosystem in the world where Magalllanic and Humbolt penguins
nest together. Here we will travel on boat to perform an observation navigation
of these beautiful specimens, also being able to watch otters, carancas,
cormorants, sea wolves and other sea species.
Duration Time: 4 hours
Recommendations: Penguin season from September to March.
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