Patagonia · Chile

Chiloé Island

Village Weekend difficulty: Easy with kids: yes

A green island of houses on stilts (palafitos), wooden churches and legends of sorcerers and ghost ships. The mist, the seafood markets and the smell of the sea give it a storybook air.

With kids

See the colorful palafitos reflected in the water
Look for penguins at the Puñihuil colony from the boat
Try curanto, cooked underground with hot stones
Listen to the legends of the Caleuche, the ghost ship

Accessibility: All ages. Changeable, rainy weather: keep a raincoat handy at all times, even in summer.

With family

Tour the wooden churches, a World Heritage site
Sail out to see the Humboldt and Magellanic penguins together
Buy wool and crafts at a coastal market
Walk through the forests and wetlands of the national park

Full listing, routes and recommendations at Mi País — Chiloé Island. ← All destinations