Tourism in the City of Ancud

Distance: 85 Kilometers away from Castro
Main Activity: Tourism, Fishing and Commerce

It comprises the northern zone of the Chiloe Island, from the Chacao Channel to Quemchi in the south.

This is the most important city of Chiloe. Its name means "a land readied for sowing". It can be reached by modern ferries or boats that cross the Chacao Channel.

The city has a specific architectural style: a conglomerate of pieces of roofing wooden tiles that are combined with modern buildings surrounded by narrow streets, coastlines and squares. Inside the commerce areas, you will find craftsmanship and typical products. Its narrow streets and boulevards are very popular among visitors.

Tourist Attractions:

· Regional Museum
· Blue Museum of Chiloe Island
· Chacoa Church
· Huaihuin Hill Outlook
· Chaicura, Ahui and San Antonio Forts
· Arena Gruesa Beach
· Manao and Linao Bays
· Lacui Peninsula

Crossing by Ferry:

From Puerto Montt, approximately 60 kilometers from the Panamerican Route, in the town of Pargua, the dock of ferries that cross the Chacao Channel is situated.

From Ancud, an approximately distance of 95 kilometers through a short ferry trip. The city has a port due to the commercial sea traffic among the islands.

General Information:

Commerce Schedule: From Monday to Friday, 9:30 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 20:00 Saturday, 9:30 to 13:30

Native Handicrafts. Pudeto Nº 279, 2nd Floor, Telephone: 622359

Ferries Information Services:
- Ferrry Trauco and Llacolen - Transmarchilay. Located in the city of Puerto Montt - Telephone. 608688
- Ferry Don Juan. Located in the city of Ancud - Telephone. (65) 621777