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Ancud, Chiloe

by emylidyane 08 May 2012

I'm an American traveler, looking for insight on the town of Ancud off the coast of Chile. Any experiences there, good or bad? Opinions…
5 Weeks Itinerary Argentina & Chile

by CristalDeRoche 06 May 2012

Hey guys! Me and my friend recently booked a return flight to Buenos Aires. That means we have five weeks for our roundtrip before gettin…
RE: Lake District: best Town for hiking?

by foxbat91 16 April 2012

It's going to be wet anywhere you are in the Lakes District that time of year, and passes over 2000M are likely all going to be closed.…
Re: Puerto Montt to Santiago

by oldwog 20 March 2012

I live in Metri, a small community S.E. of Puerto Montt and would highly recommend you not miss Chiloe'. I is a beautiful and magical…
RE: patagonia itinerary - advice requested

by Frozzy 07 March 2012

Are you flying with LAN? You could have checked into Sky Airlines. Chilean company that runs pretty cheap flights, through Puerto Montt…
Re: Busing in Chile

by Frozzy 05 March 2012

In October you will be fine, just buy your tickets a day or maybe two in advance. Two weeks ago I had some problems buying a busticket…
RE: Chile Chico to Coyhaique to Puerto Montt

by markharf 29 January 2012

I might not be much help to you (had my own transportation throughout that area), but I can sure report that Puerto Montt is unremarkable…
RE: Chiloe island-accomodation

by Standanista 24 January 2012

#3: Sure, most of the island really - Chiloé is great for off-the-beaten-track trips. To hire a bike, ask around in Ancud or Castro,…
RE: How long for a brief visit to Chiloé?

by Standanista 10 January 2012

I took a direct bus from Bariloche to Puerto Montt last year but that was just before the volcano went off. I don't know what the current…
Re: How long for a brief visit to Chiloé?

by cnicphotos 10 January 2012

Whats the best way to get from Bariloche to Chiloe? Ive read that there is a bus that crosses from Bariloche to Osorno, and then you…
RE: travel Chile and SA

by andrewryanparker 04 November 2011

Hey Noahandrew, Chile is a great country to travel around in since you have just about everything here (beaches, skiing, pataogn…
RE: Chile- ballenas/whales

by Fernando 19 October 2011

in Chile whale watching is still at the beginnings, the spots are at Corcovado Gulf betwen Chiloe and Guaitecas archipelago and Carlos…
Moving around in the Aysen Region

by JanSinCarne 06 October 2011

hey In November i'm going to Chili for some photography projects, one of them is situated in the region Aysen ( Patagonia Sin Represa…
RE: ferry from Chiloé question

by vnrose 04 October 2011

First ferry from Chacao is about 6.30 am. Check with Cruz del Sur buses for available bus/ferry combinations to Puerto Montt from Ancud…
ferry from Chiloé question

by travlermb 04 October 2011

Does anyone know what time the ferry begin service from Chiloé? My flight out of Puerto Montt departs at 9am. Can I make my flight leav…
RE: Chile Transportation for Foreigners, Bus, Air, Train & Boat

by Fernando 09 June 2011

Hi Mendocinateacher in reference to your ship/ferries questions (price, time, booking) they must be balanced with your time/money availab…
RE: Terramar Hostel, Ancud, Chiloe - A Warning

by Standanista 16 May 2011

Has anybody asked the local Chiloé police to have a look at this bloke?
RE: Car rental in Chiloe

by itsasmallworld1 03 January 2011

I doubt there was a car rental@ Ancud. Castro sounds like bigger a town .. I just was to Ancud though. Missed Castro, idiot thing to do:(…
RE: Puerto Montt to San Carlos de Bariloche 2 day Lake Tour?

by alan1972 04 November 2010

There are quite a few buses from the main terminal in Puerto Montt to Ancud and onwards to Castro on Chiloe, no need to book in advance.…
Re: Tours out of Santiago on Nov 1

by vnrose 19 October 2010

Day 1 Santiago +OK you can do that by yourself! A taxi from the airport costs about US$35 but there are cheaper options+ Spend a day…
Help planning trip around Northern Patagonia

by marakubrin 07 October 2010

Hi, I would greatly appreciate any help. I am trying to plan a trip with my fit, outdoorsy mother to Northern Patagonia. I have been working…
RE: Advice - Cycling Chile: Careterra Austral and Lake District

by Fernando 04 October 2010

Michael, you did so many questions, all very hard to give a precise answer, but as you are enloved and near to be married, it deserves…
RE: Chile/Argentina itineary help

by habsfan93 06 April 2010

Hey Michal, I traveled that area just a couple of weeks ago but from the opposite direction (coming north from Patagonia). Your plans…
RE: Northern Chiloé: Chepu and the best people in Chile!

by WILLEMSPIE 05 February 2010

I also recommend the Northern part of the Chiloe NP accessed by boat from Chepu. But I went there just by myself and if you wish it's…
RE: Visiting Puerto Montt

by daderh 10 January 2010

We thought and heard nothing spectacular about PM and so we went to the island of Chiloe, about an hour or so away from PM. Castro is…