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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 world’s 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$:

* 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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