Tourism in Ancud city

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

It comprises the northern zone of the Chiloe island, from the cannal of Chacao to Quemchi, in the south.

Ranked as the most important city of Chiloe. Its name means "a land readied for sowing". It can be reached by modern Ferries or Ferry-boats that cross the Chacao Channel.

The city has an architectural style, a thin conglomerate of pieces of roofing wooden tiles that are combined with modern buildings surrounded by narrow streets, coastlines and squares that render for the commerce of craftsmanship and typical products. It is characterized for its narrow streets and boulevards.

Tour Site 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 at 60 kilometers from the Panamerican route, in the town of Pargua, is the dock of the ferries that cross the cannal of Chacao.

Ancud, a distance of 95 kilometers with a short ferry trip. A city with a terminal port due to the commercial sea traffic of 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 279 2do Floor, Telefone: 622359

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