Day 01
Chiloé Island, Ancud Museum and Puñihuil Penguin Colony
- We will start our day by crossing the Chacao Channel, which allows us to arrive on the island of Chiloé. Chiloé is an island full of charm and mystery, discovered in 1553 by Francisco de Ulloa and then colonized by Martín Ruiz de Gamboa in 1567. With a history full of difficulties, from the trafficking of natives for mining in central Chile to the export of wood to Peru, the island's history will not fail to fascinate you. It is a distinct culture, rich in religious syncretism.
- After crossing the Chacao Channel by ferry, we will arrive in the town of Ancud and its fort, and we will visit the Regional Museum of Ancud. Founded in 1976, it has a collection of more than 4,500 pieces spread over 3 floors and retraces around 6,000 years of the region's history.
- After this journey through history, we will continue west to meet the penguins. A magnificent road takes us to Puñihuil, a small bay from where the boats depart to take you to the islands where the penguins come to rest and sunbathe. In 1999, the islands of Puñihuil were declared a National Monument because this is one of the places where you can observe Humboldt and Magellanic penguins, along with many other birds in the area. There are only a few places for penguin watching, and Puñihuil is one of them.
- After our adventure on the waters of the Pacific, you can enjoy lunch in the local kitchens, which offer typical dishes from the area.
- At the end of the day, we return to Puerto Varas to conclude the program.
