Chiloe

We've had a number of clients recently inquire about beautiful Chiloe in Chile so it gave me a nice blog topic for the week! Thank you Latitude travelers and keep the ideas coming.

Chile’s most culturally unique milieu can be found on Isla Grande de Chiloé. A small island off the coast, Chiloé offers travelers sights like wooden-built churches, colorful rows of stilted houses, picturesque bays and inlets, luscious rain forests gravid with rare flora and fauna, and the serenity of an undiscovered tourist attraction. The capital city of Castro is adorned with wooden built and shingled buildings that were made from local Alerce trees; this architectural design was also employed in the local Spanish churches. While the areas archetypal constructions are enough to appease anyone, an enticing meal of fresh seafood in-between town excursions is not to be missed.

The localities of Chiloé engage the visitor with the people and charm of this small island, but the Parque Nacional Chiloé in the west displays a special and equally charming beauty. The park contains hundreds of bird species and a multitude of creatures and plant life found only on Chiloé; home to the Chilote fox, the rare pudú (miniature deer), and the Magellanic penguin. Visitors can explore these wonders from a variety of walking trails that traverse the forest, run along the natural coastline, and even lead to hills that allow panoramic views of the area.
Chiloé is an unexplored treasure of Chile and whether you are interested in culture, nature, food, architecture, flora and fauna, or even kayaking, this region can satisfy your senses. We have options for visiting the Isle, just let us know your interests. We will often combine Chiloe with Puerto Varas and Santiago for a nice short trip. ~Raul L.