The Most Beautiful Towns And Villages On The Chiloe Islands

Some places in the world are difficult to enjoy if the weather is anything but clear, yet, luckily for the Chiloe Islands, these quaint little fishing villages are perfect spots to enjoy no matter what mother nature has in store. On a rainy day, they feel like something out of a Herman Melville novel, and on a bright clear day, the ocean and seaside homes combine to give off a welcoming glow. These are our favourite Chiloe Island towns and villages.

Ancud

As you ferry across the gap between the mainland of Chile and the islands, you will get your first view of Chiloe, and the first town you will visit roughly 30 minutes down the line is Ancud. This little town, which the region is named after, offers cute intertwining streets weaving up and down the hilly terrain and endless paths along the coastal belt that can be enjoyed on foot, or bicycle.

Ancud, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Quemchi

Stand in the center square of Quemchi, and do a slow 360 degree turn, and you will almost be able to see everything in town, however it is not what you see in Quemchi that makes it intriguing, as much of what you feel here. Grab a coffee para llevar (to go) and stroll across the central plaza and wander the side streets and the coastal belt along the waters at the Quemchi pace, which as you probably guessed is very, very slow.

Quemchi, Los Lagos Region, Chile