A large island, Chiloé is a rural destination
with a relaxed pace of life. Famous for its brightly coloured wooden
churches, the landscape is a mixture of rolling hills, dramatic coastline
and temperate rainforest. Local people have relied on the sea for hundreds
of years and small fishing villages can be found all the way round the
island. Castro and Ancud are the main maritime towns; the latter is guarded
by a fine 16th Century Spanish fortress. On the west coast there are
two national parks, with excellent walking trails through the thick forests.
The island’s habitat is ideal for many different bird species.
Flightless Ducks, cormorants, Magellanic and Humboldt Penguins have all
made the island home.
Properties
Hosteria Ancud
Sleepy Ancud on the island of Chiloé is a great place to
spend a few relaxing days. The hosteria has a great location looking out towards
the Pacific Ocean. The 24 rooms have been constructed using mainly local materials.
From the icy waters around Cape Horn to the dry deserts of Peru,
Chile’s landscape is stunning and incredibly varied. The Pacific is
never far away and the Andes Mountains, which form the backbone
of the country, loom large. Sit back with a glass of Chilean wine
and take it all in.
