Refugia Chiloé

Explore the heart of Chiloé on a guided walk through Castro, where history, architecture and daily life intersect along the waterfront. This experience takes you through the town’s most recognisable features, from the colourful palafitos built on stilts above the tide to wood-panelled streets lined with artisan shops and local markets.

Discover churches recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites and learn how Castro shaped the island’s role as a strategic gateway in the 16th century. Moving at street level allows time to observe craftsmanship, meet local makers and understand how community and tradition continue to define Chiloé’s cultural identity today.

Step onto the shoreline at low tide to take part in traditional shellfishing, a practice deeply rooted in Chiloé’s coastal life. This experience follows the rhythm of the tides, as guides lead you across exposed seabeds to gather shellfish using time-honoured, artisanal methods.

You’ll learn how local communities have relied on these waters for generations, reading the shoreline and understanding seasonal cycles. Simple, hands-on and closely tied to place, shellfishing offers a direct way to connect with Chiloé’s maritime heritage while engaging with the landscape at its most revealing moment.

Set sail aboard the Williche on a full-day journey southwest to the islands of Chelín and Quehui, following Chiloé’s coastal waters at an unhurried pace. This experience begins with a sailing passage to Chelín, where you walk through quiet streets shaped by time and visit the island’s distinctive church, recognised as a World Heritage Site, alongside its cemetery marked by house-shaped tombstones.

The journey continues to Quehui Island, known for its varied coastline and calm waters. Here, the landscape invites gentle water activities such as kayaking, zodiac rides or stand-up paddleboarding. Designed to suit all ages, the expedition blends sailing, walking and water-based exploration into a day shaped by movement, culture and island life.