Lemuy Island Churches
Isla Lemuy
A quiet island across from Chonchi, where three World Heritage churches at Ichuac, Aldachildo and Detif sit between hilly shores.
Lemuy Island can be reached by a short ferry ride of about 10 minutes from Puerto Waldo near Chonchi. The island has three World Heritage wooden churches, Ichuac, Aldachildo and Detif. The Ichuac Church stands on a seaside slope with wide views. The roads on the island are hilly and sparsely populated, making it ideal for slow driving, with sheep pastures and bays along the way. Opening times for the churches are irregular and are more reliable in summer. Supplies on the island are limited.
Opening hours
Ferries about every 30–60 minutes; church hours vary
Nearby sights
- Chonchi
- Church of Vilupulli
- Church of Nercón
- Church of Rilán
- Feria Lillo
- Church of San Francisco, Castro
- Palafitos de Castro
- Museo de Arte Moderno Chiloé (MAM)