The Best Attractions In Achao

Achao is a town on the Chiloé Archipelago, in the south of Chile. The town is the capital of Quinchao commune on the island of the same name. Lying on level ground, Achao has a shallow sandy beach and is surrounded by hills. Opposite the town are the islands of Llingua and Linlín. The surrounding hills have a number of lookouts, such as the Alto de la Paloma lookout. Achao is the main Chiloé town off the main island of Chiloé and is therefore frequented by inhabitants of the smaller islands making up the archipelago, who go to Achao for school or commercial activities. In the summer, Achao is host to the Chiloé folklore festival , celebrating trad...
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The Best Attractions In Achao

1. Mirador Alto La Paloma Achao
2. Museo de la Evangelizacion Achao
3. Iglesia de Quinchao Isla Quinchao
The Iglesia de Quinchao is located in the village of Quinchao, in the Chiloé Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile. It is one of the main stops on a pilgrimage path on Chiloé. It is one of the 16 Churches of Chiloé, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was declared one of the National Monuments of Chile 26 July 1971.The patron saint of the church is Our Lady of Grace, whose feast day is celebrated on December 8. On this day hundreds of people flock to the village of Quinchao to participate in the Our Lady of Grace Festival, one of the most important religious festivals on the archipelago of Chiloé. This is the main religious festival on the archipelago after that of Jesus of Nazareth in Caguach. This church leads one of the 24 parishes that form the Diocese of Ancud.
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4. Church of Caguach Isla Quinchao
The Iglesia de Caguach is a Catholic church located on the island of Caguach, in the commune of Quinchao on the Chiloé Archipelago, southern Chile. The Church of Caguach was declared a National Monument of Chile in 2000 and is one of the 16 Churches of Chiloé that were declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites on 30 November 2000.In 1919, the original Church of Caguach was destroyed completely by a fire, and rebuilt in 1925 by local inhabitants using wood, the material used in the original structure. This was the third church built in Caguach.Its patron saint is Jesus of Nazareth, also the patron saint of the Church of Aldachildo, whose feast day is celebrated on August 30 and also on the third Sunday of January. This is the most important religious holiday of the Chiloé Archipelago, having ...
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Another wonderful place to enjoy peace and quiet in a picturesque town of 600 people on the big island of Chiloé. Hospedaje Mirella is a welcoming B&B with wonderful food and comfy beds. The sea is only steps away from the front door. Good trekking and visits to nearby islands are available.

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The Hacienda Hotel Vira Vira – Relais & Châteaux is set in a beautiful and unique location close to Pucón, Chile. It features a 23ha native park along the shores of the Liucura River and offers an oasis of peace and recreation. The Hacienda Hotel Vira Vira brings a new concept of vacation to life – we call it “The Elegance of Adventure” which means that a large range of exclusive activities and excursions are part of your “all inclusive” stay with the Hotel. We look forward to welcoming you at our Hotel.

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The Best Attractions In Achao