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This blend gave rise to fascinating myths and legends, which <strong>draw directly from the surrounding biodiversity<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Penguin sightings, jungle trekking, and enormous waterfalls await you in Chilo\u00e9. If you&#8217;d like to know more, here we tell you about <strong>four of its essential places.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The best nature experiences in Chilo\u00e9<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chilo\u00e9 National Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/28f79888-image-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-93404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/28f79888-image-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/28f79888-image-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/28f79888-image-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/28f79888-image-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/28f79888-image.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photography: Sernatur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the key areas for discovering the biodiversity of southern Chile, Chilo\u00e9 National Park protects <strong>large areas of Valdivian rainforest, dunes, and beaches<\/strong>. Its main trail is <strong>El Tepual<\/strong>, which crosses a forest with walkways among tep\u00faes and mosses, while sectors like <strong>Chanqu\u00edn <\/strong>and <strong>Lago Huelde<\/strong> offer good options for hikes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the park&#8217;s emblematic species are the <strong>Chilo\u00e9 fox, the pud\u00fa, the monito del monte, and the black woodpecker<\/strong>. It is an essential visit for those seeking nature, hiking, and representative landscapes of Chilo\u00e9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pu\u00f1ihuil Islets Natural Monument<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/28f79888-image-1-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-93405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/28f79888-image-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/28f79888-image-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/28f79888-image-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/28f79888-image-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/28f79888-image-1.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Conaf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>25 kilometers from Ancud<\/strong>, in front of Pu\u00f1ihuil cove, are three islets that make up this natural monument. It is one of the few places in the world where both Magellanic and Humboldt penguins nest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>observation season<\/strong> runs <strong>between September and March,<\/strong> when local boats offer tours around the islets every 20 minutes. In addition to penguins, it is possible to see <strong>cormorants, sea lions, and even whales<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tocoihue Waterfall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ac109736-image-1024x767.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-93419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ac109736-image-1024x767.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ac109736-image-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ac109736-image-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ac109736-image-1536x1151.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ac109736-image.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photography: Gabriel Paredes Alvarado<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located 32 kilometers from <strong>Dalcahue<\/strong>, the <strong>Tocoihue Waterfall<\/strong> is considered the <strong>highest waterfall in Chilo\u00e9<\/strong>, with a drop of over 50 meters. Surrounded by evergreen forest, it stands out as one of the archipelago&#8217;s most impressive natural landscapes.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The place has trails that allow visitors to appreciate the magnitude of the waterfall and its native surroundings, ideal for photography and short walks in contact with nature. Furthermore, <strong>a legend surrounds this waterfall<\/strong>: according to Chilote tradition, this was where people aspiring to become sorcerers were bathed, in a ritual intended to \u201cremove\u201d Catholic baptism. <strong>It can be visited all year round.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tantauco Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dc1f330e-tantauco-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-93441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dc1f330e-tantauco-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dc1f330e-tantauco-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dc1f330e-tantauco-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dc1f330e-tantauco-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dc1f330e-tantauco-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Sernatur audiovisual bank<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in <strong>Quell\u00f3n<\/strong>, in the southern part of Chilo\u00e9, <strong>Tantauco Park<\/strong> is a conservation area with over 118,000 hectares of native forests, ancient peat bogs, lakes, and rivers. It is one of the <strong>most pristine territories in Chilo\u00e9<\/strong> and a benchmark for <a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/blog\/we-are-green-tourism-and-the-protection-of-the-environment-in-chile-2\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/blog\/somos-verdes-turismo-y-proteccion-del-medio-ambiente-en-chile-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sustainable tourism in southern Chile.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The park has nearly <strong>150 kilometers of marked trails<\/strong>, including routes of varying difficulty: from short walks to multi-day treks to remote areas. It is ideal for those seeking <strong>trekking <\/strong>and a deep experience in the island&#8217;s less explored nature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cucao and Lake Huillinco<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ac109736-image-1-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-93424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ac109736-image-1-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ac109736-image-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ac109736-image-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ac109736-image-1-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ac109736-image-1.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photography: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/ClHCK72OJq9\/\">@dominic.trovero<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cucao <\/strong>is the only rural town on Chilo\u00e9&#8217;s western coast. Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and extensive protected areas, it is an excellent spot for <a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/activities\/adventure-and-sports\/river-adventures\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/actividades\/aventura-y-deporte\/aventura-en-rios\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kayaking and coastal walks. <\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This area is home to a nature sanctuary of over 3,000 hectares that protects one of the island&#8217;s most important river basins. At its center is <strong>Lake Huillinco<\/strong>, ideal for <strong>sport fishing and sailing sports<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The most famous myths and legends of Chilo\u00e9<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6b0cf1a0-image-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-93429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6b0cf1a0-image-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6b0cf1a0-image-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6b0cf1a0-image-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6b0cf1a0-image-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/chile.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6b0cf1a0-image.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photography: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bi2M__nlIkT\/\">@sebatc_<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you heard about the <a href=\"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/blog\/are-you-having-a-night-by-a-bonfire-learn-about-the-stories-myths-and-legends-of-chile-2\/\">mysterious characters that inhabit southern Chile<\/a>? In Chilo\u00e9, <strong>oral tradition remains an essential part of its identity<\/strong>. These stories explain the communities&#8217; relationship with the sea and the forest, which shape the archipelago&#8217;s culture.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most well-known is <strong>La Pincoya<\/strong>, depicted as a young and beautiful woman who appears on the seashore. Her dance determines the abundance or scarcity of fish. From the channels also appears <strong>El Caleuche<\/strong>, the ghost ship that sails at night, illuminated and with music, crewed\u2014according to legend\u2014by sorcerers and disappeared sailors.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the forest lives <strong>El Trauco<\/strong>, a small being of great strength who lives among tree trunks and caves. Tradition attributes supernatural powers to him and links him to fertility and the mysteries of the natural environment.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To delve deeper into these stories, you can visit the <strong>Chilo\u00e9 Ecological and Mythological Park,<\/strong> located on Recta Chacao near Ancud, where sculptures recreate these characters amidst the native forest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Located at the entrance to Chilean Patagonia, the Great Island of Chilo\u00e9 is a magical place full of untamed nature and a unique culture. Its history is marked by a profound cultural syncretism, where the beliefs of the Huilliche people and the faith brought by missionaries wove a unique identity. 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