Chiloé Island is the largest and main island in the archipelago in the Los Lagos Region of southern Chile.
The island is an almost magical place, home to blue whales, sea lions, otters, and dolphins. The nearby Islotes de Puñihuil Natural Monument, a group of three islets, is the only shared breeding ground for the Humboldt and Magellanic penguins. The Alfaguara Project located in the area conducts research and educational programs for the conservation of marine life. Chiloé Island, like many others, faces the same looming threat of urban development, pollution, and resource degradation. Whaling was once popular around the island in the 19th century, but timber became its main industry with the production of railroad ties for all of Latin America.
Although the wildlife is something to see, Chiloé Island is perhaps best known for its 16 wooden churches. Built by the Jesuits in the 17th and 18th centuries in Spanish colonial style out of local materials, these wooden structures are strangely out of place in Latin America. They were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.
You can either take a Bus or Ferry. There are the lines and routes that have stops nearby - Bus - IS-CH, Bus - OJEDA, are the stops closest to your destination: Parque Nacional Chiloé.
Sunday 9:00 am.to 8:00 pm.
Monday 9:00 am.to 8:00 pm.
Tuesday 9:00 am.to 8:00 pm.
Wednesday 9:00 am.to 8:00 pm.
Thursday 9:00 am.to 8:00 pm.
Friday 9:00 am.to 8:00 pm.
Saturday 9:00 am.to 8:00 pm.
Waiting Time
Entrance Fee
(Chilean Pesos)
$4000 - foreigner
$2000 - local or foreigner with Chilean residence.
Time you can spend
Weather
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