Isla Chiloe, Chile

Travel Blogs from Isla Chiloe (125)

Ancud, Ancud, Chile travel blog
Ancud
Jan 14, 2007

Ancud is the Northern most city on the Island of Chiloe and is famous for it's Punihuil Penguin colony. Just off the shores of Ancud is the only part of our world where Magallanic and the Humboldt penguins meet and nest. My main reason for visiting ...

A travel blog entry by myjob
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The Chilean Lake District, Puerto Montt and Castro, Chiloe, Chile travel blog
The Chilean Lake District
Mar 27, 2005

... houses in Brunei. Onto Iglesia San Francisco De Castro - a good example of the many wooden churchs you see in Chiloe, and whilst looking a little tired on the outside, ornate wood inside, coupled with wax work figures of every religious figure you ...

A travel blog entry by shaunduvall
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Castro, Castro, Chile travel blog
Castro
Jan 7, 2007

Castro is the Capital of the Chilean Island of Chiloe, and is also Chile's third oldest city. It's architecture is unique mainly due to its isolation from Chile and the Spanish/christian heritage. I was drawn to Chiloe because it's a remote fishing island ...

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Castro, Castro, Chile travel blog
Castro
Feb 18, 2007

Alex: We left Chaiten hoping to make it to Castro which has good links with Puerto Montt, and we did. We didn't see much of the ferry ride across the strait opting to stay in the warmth instead and arrived in Quellon just in time to get a bus to ...

A travel blog entry by alexndean
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Attractions in Isla Chiloe (5)

Chiloe National Park
Chiloe National Park

Cucao, Isla Chiloe, Chile

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You may just spot a miniature deer, a Chilote fox, or one of numerous bird species on one of the many trails at this lovely park that includes hills, forests and unspoiled coastline, and houses several Huilliche Indian communities.
Church of Castro
Church of Castro

Castro, Isla Chiloe, Chile

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Made entirely of wood, this striking church was designed by an Italian architect in a blend of Neo-Gothic and classic design.
Church of Achao
Church of Achao

Isla Chiloe, Chile

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The plain brown exterior of the oldest church in Chiloe belies its interesting multicolored interior.
Church of Dalcahue
Church of Dalcahue

Dalcahue, Isla Chiloe, Chile

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Distinctive for its nine-arched entry and splendid view, this late 19th-century church is tiled on the outside with silver-toned native wood, like other Chiloe churches.

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