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Chiloé: Ancud museum and penguin colony of Piñihuil
This day we will cross from the mainland to the largest island in Chile, Chiloe, a crucial territory in the history of the country and the region.
This time we will visit the north of the island mixing history and culture in the city of Ancud, and nature in the Puñihuil cove
Meeting Point
At your Hotel
Puerto Varas
We will begin our day making a journey of just over an hour along Route 5, the Pan-American Highway until we reach the coastline and cross the Chacao channel by ferry that allows us to reach the island of Chiloé. This is an island full of charm and mystery, discovered in 1553 by Francisco de Ulloa, then colonized by Martín Ruiz de Gamboa in 1567. With a history full of difficulties, between the trafficking of indigenous people for mining in central Chile, then the activity export wood to Peru, the island's history will not cease to fascinate you, a separate culture full of religious syncretism.
After crossing the Chacao Channel by ferry, we arrive at the town of Ancud and its fort, and we will visit the regional museum of Ancud. Founded in 1976, it has a collection of more than 4,500 pieces, distributed over 3 floors, and covers around 6,000 years of the region's history.
After our story page, we'll resume our journey west to meet the penguins. A magnificent road takes us to Piñihuil, a small bay from where the boats leave that take you to the islands where the penguins used to rest and sunbathe. In 1999 the islands of Piñihuil were declared a National Monument for being one of the places where you can observe Humboldt and Magellan penguins, along with many other birds in the area. There are few places to watch penguins and Piñihuil is one of them.
After our adventure on the waters of the Pacific, you will be able to enjoy lunch in the local kitchens that will offer you typical dishes of the area.
Return at the end of the day to Puerto Varas
Note: Navigation in Puñihuil is subject to current weather conditions and can be canceled at the last moment. Price: 8000 CLP / person
end of the tour
Ending Point
At your Hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee, hotel pick-up, private transportation, ferry, water on board
Lunch
Tour Important Information
ONLY from October to March
The tour is private, but the boat ride to see the pinguins and other birds is shared
Only Available from october to March
Important message from the guide
I can guide in all of Chile in you pay my cost of accommodation, food and transportation
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
