Overview
Ancud is the first town most visitors encounter when arriving on Chiloé Island from Puerto Montt. The 41,000-person town serves as a convenient gateway and transit hub for exploring the archipelago.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Museums · Transit Hub
Before you go
Connectivity
Free WiFi available at cafes like Cafe Arte Nerudiano and some hostels. Local SIM cards available for mobile data.
Food
Curanto (earth-baked meat and seafood stew) is the regional specialty. Completos (hot dogs with guacamole) are popular street food. Budget meals around 2,000-4,000 CLP.
Money
Prices quoted in Chilean pesos (CLP). ATMs available; some hostels and restaurants are cash-only. Markets accept cards.
Transport
Terminal Municipal at Avenida Aníbal Pinto and Marcos Vera; Cruz del Sur at Los Carrera and Los Cavada. Bus from Puerto Montt costs around 6,500 pesos, takes 2.5 hours.
Weather
Cool and wet year-round with winters averaging 7.5°C and 200 rainy days annually. Summers are milder at 15°C average with less rain.