Churches of Chiloé

Achao Church

Text: Mónica Pons

Achao Church

It lies on an esplanade facing the sea, two hundred meters away from the shore. It is considered one of the most ancient, as its construction began in 1730 and it went through several refurbishing works.

Its patron is Saint Mary of Loreto.

The inside features Baroque style. An altarpiece located behind the altar and the pulpit decorated with woodworks stand out. The rustic floor was made completely by hand. Its state of preservation is quite good and it hosts mass and other religious activities.

Southern Right Whale

Is it not worth enjoying, watching or listening to their greatness?

Southern Right Whale

Slow, Very Slow

Curious and calm, the southern right whales swim slowly across the cold waters of the southern seas at a maximum speed of 9 to 11 kilometers per hour. Very slowly. Nevertheless, this is an ideal speed for tourists to take pictures and videos of their movements and jumps.