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Chile. Puerto varas
We will begin our excursion on our way to the town of Pargua, south of Puerto Varas, where we will board a ferry to sail through the Chacao Channel, which separates the mainland from the Isla Grande de Chiloé. During the navigation we will be able to observe sea lions, pelicans and marine birds typical of this region. We will dock in the town of Chacao and continue to the city of Ancud. Here we will be able to visit the San Antonio Fort - a historical site located in the upper part of the city, built at the end of the 18th century and part of one of the last Spanish fortifications in our country; the Foundation of Heritage Churches; the Plaza de Armas and the Municipal Market, which offers a variety of gastronomic and handicraft options of the island. Then we will continue our tour to Dalcahue, a city located in front of Quinchao Island and that has a traditional gastronomic market of Palafitos with a spectacular view! We will visit the Handicrafts Fair and walk to the "Iglesia Nuestra Señora De Los Dolores", a typical Chiloé construction that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards we will continue our trip to the city of Castro, capital of the Island of Chiloé, stopping to take pictures at the Palafitos Manuel Montt. We will visit the San Francisco Church, the largest handicraft market on the island, as well as the traditional Gamboa viewpoint where we can take a beautiful postcard of its world famous "Palafitos". Return to the hotel.