In the morning we will pick you up at your hotel in Puerto Varas for our drive to the island of Chiloé, which includes a nice 30 minute ferry crossing during which we can observe sea lions and maybe dolphins.
Once on the island, we continue south to the fishing village of Dalcahue. We will take our time to explore the beauties and culture of this beautiful small fishing village. You will learn a lot about how traditional life in Chiloe is and was during the last years.
We continue our journey to Castro, the capital of Chiloe, to observe the traditional palafitos (houses built on stilts along the shore) and visit the majestic wooden church (an UNESCO World Heritage Site). We will stroll through town and stop at the crafts market featuring wood and woolen products from the region.
In the late afternoon we will return to Puerto Varas driving along the eastern coastal road passing by several small fishing villages.
3 Comments
4.4
We had a fantastic day immersing ourselves in the unique culture of Chiloé, especially enjoying the vibrant palafitos in Castro. The only hiccup was that our guide’s pace felt a bit rushed at times, but we still managed to soak in the beautiful sights of Dalcahue and its charming local vibe.
4.2
I had an amazing time discovering Castro’s palafitos and the rich culture of Dalcahue, although the bus ride between stops felt a bit longer than I expected.
4.8
Exploring the vibrant culture and stunning palafitos was a highlight of our day, and the local cuisine we sampled in Dalcahue truly impressed us. The only minor drawback was the pacing, as we wished we had a bit more time to soak in the sights.