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Ancud Things to See and Do
The earthquake leveled most buildings of architectural interest in town. Yet Ancud is a worthy place to spend a day or two soaking up coastal views and sampling curanto. Don’t miss the local historical museum. Ancud is also the jumping-off point for the Pinguinera Puñihuil as well as the northern entrance of Chiloé’s national park.
By Kevin Funk
Originally from the U.S., and now living in wondrously unique Valparaíso, Chile, I've traveled extensively in Latin...
27 Dec 2008
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Museo Regional Aurelio Bórquez Canobra (Museo Regional de Ancud)
The Museo Regional de Ancud is small, but nevertheless fits in an impressive collection of artifacts and exhibits, which weave together the islands’ history from the indigenous past through the arrival of the Europeans and the 1960 earthquake. Especially interesting are the collections of tools...
The Museo Regional de Ancud is small, but nevertheless fits in an impressive collection of artifacts and exhibits, which weave together the islands’ history from the indigenous past through the arrival of the Europeans and the 1960 earthquake. Especially interesting are the collections of tools...
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Ancud, Chile
Ancud, Chile
Fuerte San Antonio
Fuerte San Antonio, the last Spanish foothold in Chile, fell to local forces in 1826. The site could desperately use some explanatory plaques with historical context, since the area is little more than a manicured lawn and a row of cannons. Nonetheless, what’s left of the fort still makes for an...
Fuerte San Antonio, the last Spanish foothold in Chile, fell to local forces in 1826. The site could desperately use some explanatory plaques with historical context, since the area is little more than a manicured lawn and a row of cannons. Nonetheless, what’s left of the fort still makes for an...
Other Activity
Ancud, Chile
Ancud, Chile
Kayaking at Dead Tree Valley
Kayaking in the wetlands of the Dead Tree Valley, in Chepu, 35 km south-west of Ancud, is a great way to peacefully navigate the rivers and observe the wildlife. A six-hour trip can be organized by outfitters in the area, and will be finished off with a snack and cold beer. Check Chepu Adventures...
Kayaking in the wetlands of the Dead Tree Valley, in Chepu, 35 km south-west of Ancud, is a great way to peacefully navigate the rivers and observe the wildlife. A six-hour trip can be organized by outfitters in the area, and will be finished off with a snack and cold beer. Check Chepu Adventures...
Kayaking
Ancud, Chile
Ancud, Chile
Pinguinera Puñihuil
There are other places in Chile to see penguins (further south, and also near La Serena), but the Puñihuil islands, off of Chiloé’s west coast, are home to both Magellanic and Humboldt species. A plethora of tour agencies offer several daily outings to Puñihuil, with little (or no) variation...
There are other places in Chile to see penguins (further south, and also near La Serena), but the Puñihuil islands, off of Chiloé’s west coast, are home to both Magellanic and Humboldt species. A plethora of tour agencies offer several daily outings to Puñihuil, with little (or no) variation...
Other Activity
Ancud, Chile
Ancud, Chile
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