Chiloé Province

An archipelago province in southern Chile, known for its wooden churches, stilt houses, mythology and penguin colonies.

Chiloé Province is made up of the Isla Grande de Chiloé and surrounding islands, belongs to the Los Lagos Region, and has Castro as its capital. The archipelago has a distinctive island culture and folk mythology, a dozen or so wooden churches are World Heritage sites, and the colorful stilt houses (palafitos) of Castro are the signature sight. On the west of the island is the coastal forest of Chiloé National Park, and at Puñihuil near Ancud you can take a boat trip to see penguins. The climate is rainy, and summer (December to March) is the better time to go. You can reach the island by ferry across the Chacao Channel from Pargua on the mainland, and Mocopulli Airport near Castro has flights.

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