Ancud
Know Ancud
Founded as a fortress in 1767 in Cape Horn, Ancud is today one of the most important attractions in Chiloe, visited by tourist from all over the world. It is the political and military capital, and it has a beautiful urban infrastructure, with typical constructions that stand out next to the most modern ones.
Información del Destino:
- Attractions:
Historical interest zone.
- When to go:
January, February, November, December.
- Activities:
Hiking, bicycle ridings, photography.
- Weather:
Rainy moderate weather. This weather features rain all year long; in the interior, the temperature oscillates between day and night.
- Location:
Historical interest zone.
- Services;
Housing, food, transportation, museum, camping.
- How to get there:
From Santiago: Airway to El Tepual Airport in Puerto Montt. Then, land route.
FromPuerto Montt: Land route, by Route 5 to Pargua. Then, seaway to Chacao. - Surroundings:
Achao, Ancud, Caulin Bay, Chacao, Chonchi, Compu, Curaco de Velez, Dalcahue, Laitec island, Mithological and Ecologycal Park of Chiloé, Chiloé National Park, Pingüineras de Puñihuil, Brava beach, Quellón, Chepu River, Yaldad.
Nearby tourist attractions
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Angelmo - 82 kmCastro - 67 kmChacao - 25 kmChonchi - 83 kmDalcahue - 57 km
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Isla de Chiloé - 81 kmParque Nacional Chiloé - 56 kmPuerto Montt - 84 kmPuerto Montt y Angelmo - 84 kmPuerto Varas - 92 km
Tours
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4.5Multi-destino
Visit to the Lake District in Chile, Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas and the stunning Llanquihue Lake. Excursion to the mystical Chiloe Island, Petrohue…
4 Days / 3 NightsFrom USD $149 -
Tour the northern part of the Chiloé Island to get to know a Penguin Colony of Humbolt and Magellanic Penguin, and visit Ancud and the…
Full DayFrom USD $94