Chiloé National Park has picnic areas, campsites, hiking trails, viewpoints and rustic shelters. The gentlest start with small children is the Chanquín sector, where a raised boardwalk trail ends at a viewpoint over Lake Cucao; the ecotourism centre has access for visitors with disabilities, and there are accessible toilets. Public transport runs to Cucao. The picnic areas suit a packed lunch, but plan it cold: lighting any heat source inside the park, from grills and campfires to gas stoves, is prohibited by law. Drones are banned too. If you want to stay over, the indigenous community at Chanquín offers camping with basic facilities at modest prices. The trade-off is the weather: the park recommends warm and waterproof clothing, because rain can fall even in summer.
Family FAQ
Where are the toilets at Chiloé National Park?
Accessible toilets are available in the park.
Is Chiloé National Park a good choice in bad weather?
The park has rustic shelters and viewpoints to duck into.