Los Lagos Region district, Chile

Places to visit near Chonchi

Chonchi is a town in Los Lagos Region district, Chile, home to about 12,572 people. Within 50 km by road there are 227 places to visit — 55 churches, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 33 beaches & coast and 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Rosario (1 km), Iglesia San Antonio (3 km) and Iglesia Natividad de María de Ichuac (6 km).

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Chonchi at a glance

Location
Los Lagos Region district, Chile
Population
about 12,572
Coordinates
42.6239° S, 73.7750° W
Places within 50 km
227 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Chonchi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chonchi: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Chonchi

58 churches within 100 km of Chonchi. The closest is Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Rosario (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chonchi

35 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chonchi. The closest is Sendero Vivo (4 km); the best-known is Sitio RHRAP Humedal de Rilán (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Chonchi

34 beaches & coast within 100 km of Chonchi. The closest is Playa Isletilla (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chonchi

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chonchi. The closest is Lago Nitre, Chiloé (1 km); the best-known is Lago Tarahuín (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Chonchi

24 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Chonchi. The closest is Isla Linlinao (7 km); the best-known is Chiloé Island (11 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Chiloé Island · river spot · Los Lagos Region · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Isla Lemuy · river spot · Los Lagos Region · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Isla Quinchao · river spot · Los Lagos Region · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Isla Quehui · river spot · Los Lagos Region · ~29 km
  • Isla Linlinao · river spot · Los Lagos Region · ~7 km
  • Isla Acuy · river spot · Los Lagos Region · ~55 km · Must-see

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Parks near Chonchi

21 parks within 100 km of Chonchi. The closest is Plazoleta de Chonchi (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Chonchi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chonchi
  2. 1 km Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Rosario · church, Los Lagos Region
  3. 6 km Iglesia Natividad de María de Ichuac · church, Los Lagos Region
  4. 9 km Fort Tauco · fort, Los Lagos Region
  5. 14 km Chiloé Island · island, Los Lagos Region
  6. 9 km Iglesia San Antonio · church, Los Lagos Region
  7. 3 km Back to Chonchi

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    Within 15 km of Chonchi

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chonchi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5558Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Rosario (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3035Sendero Vivo (4 km)
    Beaches & coast3334Playa Isletilla (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2225Lago Nitre, Chiloé (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1224Isla Linlinao (7 km)
    Other attractions2122Bernardo O'higgins (1 km)
    Parks2121Plazoleta de Chonchi (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1616Chonchi (1 km)
    Museums1010Museo de Las Tradiciones Chonchinas (1 km)
    Waterfalls37Cascada Río Gamboa (20 km)
    Forts & heritage33Ciriaco Álvarez (1 km)
    Temples11LDS Rama Gamboa (21 km)

    Chonchi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chonchi?

    Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Rosario (church, about 1 km), Iglesia San Antonio (church, about 3 km), Iglesia Natividad de María de Ichuac (church, about 6 km), Fort Tauco (fort, about 10 km), Chiloé Island (island, about 11 km), Isla Lemuy (river spot, about 15 km).

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

    227 places on Spotwander: 55 churches, 30 wildlife, forests & gardens, 33 beaches & coast, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest church to Chonchi?

    Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Rosario, about 1 km by road; كنيسة تشونتشي (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Chonchi?

    Sendero Vivo, about 4 km by road; Parque Yayanes (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Chonchi?

    Playa Isletilla, about 7 km by road; Linlinao (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chonchi?

    Start in Chonchi, visit Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Rosario, then Iglesia Natividad de María de Ichuac, then Fort Tauco, then Chiloé Island, then Iglesia San Antonio, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chonchi?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Chonchi

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