Los Lagos Region district, Chile

Places to visit near Ancud

Ancud is a town in Los Lagos Region district, Chile, home to about 28,020 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit — 67 beaches & coast, 33 churches, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Polvorín Fuerte San Carlos (2 km), Fuerte San Antonio (2 km) and Faro Punta Corona (14 km).

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Ancud, Chile
Ancud, Los Lagos Region district, Chile. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ancud at a glance

Location
Los Lagos Region district, Chile
Population
about 28,020
Coordinates
41.8707° S, 73.8162° W
Places within 50 km
171 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ancud

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Beaches & coast near Ancud

69 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ancud. The closest is Bahía Pumillahue (1 km); the best-known is Faro Punta Corona (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Ancud

43 churches within 100 km of Ancud. The closest is Iglesia de San Francisco, Ancud (1 km); the best-known is Catedral San Carlos de Ancud (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ancud

26 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ancud. The closest is Isla Cochinos (4 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ancud

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ancud. The closest is Zona 5 (1 km); the best-known is Islotes de Puñihuil Natural Monument (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ancud

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ancud. The closest is Islands Lookout (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Ancud

10 parks within 100 km of Ancud. The closest is Plazoleta Las Américas (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Ancud

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ancud
  2. 1 km Catedral San Carlos de Ancud · church, Los Lagos Region
  3. 1 km Museo Regional de Ancud · museum, Los Lagos Region
  4. 1 km Fuerte San Antonio · heritage site, Los Lagos Region
  5. 12 km Faro Punta Corona · beach, Los Lagos Region
  6. 12 km Polvorín Fuerte San Carlos · heritage site, Los Lagos Region
  7. 2 km Back to Ancud

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    Within 15 km of Ancud

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ancud by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast6769Bahía Pumillahue (1 km)
    Churches3343Iglesia de San Francisco, Ancud (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves726Isla Cochinos (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1424Zona 5 (1 km)
    Other attractions1316Mural Ancud (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1212Islands Lookout (1 km)
    Parks1010Plazoleta Las Américas (1 km)
    Forts & heritage68Sitio de Memoria Comisaría Ancud (1 km)
    Museums56Museo de Las Iglesias de Chiloé (1 km)
    Waterfalls26Chaiguén (48 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Chepu, Chiloe (20 km)
    Caves11Hidden Cave (2 km)

    Ancud: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ancud?

    Polvorín Fuerte San Carlos (heritage site, about 2 km), Fuerte San Antonio (heritage site, about 2 km), Faro Punta Corona (beach, about 14 km), Catedral San Carlos de Ancud (church, about 1 km), Museo Regional de Ancud (museum, about 1 km), Hidden Cave (cave, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ancud?

    171 places on Spotwander: 67 beaches & coast, 33 churches, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest beach to Ancud?

    Bahía Pumillahue, about 1 km by road; Playa Laja Beach (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ancud?

    Iglesia de San Francisco, Ancud, about 1 km by road; Testigos de Jehová (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Ancud?

    Isla Cochinos, about 4 km by road; Isla Doña Sebastiana (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ancud?

    Start in Ancud, visit Catedral San Carlos de Ancud, then Museo Regional de Ancud, then Fuerte San Antonio, then Faro Punta Corona, then Polvorín Fuerte San Carlos, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ancud?

    October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Ancud

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ancud’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ancud on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.