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Natural Heritage Site Islotes de Puñihuil

Tourist attraction Wildlife refuge

Noted tourist area & breeding site for Humboldt & Magellanic penguins alongside other bird species. People often mention penguins, lugar, beautiful, Beautiful, tour, beach, ping, Hermoso, para, ride,


Address

Chile

Website

www.pinguineraschiloe.cl

Contact

+56 9 8317 4302

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (1.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 8 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM to 8 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM to 8 PM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM to 8 PM
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM to 8 PM
  • Monday: 11:30 AM to 8 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: penguins (22) lugar (20) beautiful (17) Beautiful (14) tour (11) beach (8) ping (8) Hermoso (8) para (8) ride (7)
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  • 5/5 Glenn A. 7 years ago on Google • 767 reviews
    Delightful place to spend some time watching penguins in their natural habitat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lorene k. 4 years ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Beautiful place. The beach is beautiful. You can see penguins, cormorants, and various birds. The landscape transmits peace. The excursions are cheap. There are also several restaurants to eat typical foods
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rachel E. 4 years ago on Google • 18 reviews
    We had a brilliant time seeing the penguins, sea lions, and cormorants for $7000 per person, then we went up a staircase to the viewpoint behind the restaurant for $1500 each. Paying for a nice view was a bit odd, but it was very beautiful and there were some well built viewpoints.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Susana R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Boat ride ... the tour is not necessary, you can call the company directly and reserve the time with them ... SAFETY PIN (Original) Paseo en lancha... no es necesario el tour se puede llamar a la empresa directamente y reservar la hora con ellos... IMPERDIBLE
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 CECILIA MONSALVE M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I was in Ancud spending a week on the elderly's trips, and I took a tour to Puñihuil, it took us half an hour. It is characterized by being rustic and natural, by its rocks, its beach and small boats. I had been to Chiloé three times before and did not know this wonder formed by three islets. We also take advantage of having a delicious lunch here. On September 28, 1999 it was given the name of Monuments Natural Islotes de Puñihuil, and the most interesting thing of all is that of the 17 species of penguins that live in the world, nine are here. (Original) Estaba en Ancud pasando una semana por los viajes del adulto mayor, y tomé un tour a Puñihuil, nos demoramos media hora. Se caracteriza por ser rústico y natural, por sus rocas, su playa y pequeñas embarcaciones. Había estado tres veces antes en Chiloé y no conocía esta maravilla formada por tres islotes. También aprovechamos de almorzar algo rico aquí. El 28 de septiembre de 1999 se le dio el nombre de Monumentos Natural Islotes de Puñihuil, y lo más interesante de todo es que de las 17 especies de pingüinos que viven en el mundo, nueve están aquí.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Joshua B. 7 years ago on Google • 111 reviews
    Yes I did see penguins... Yes they were kind of far for phone Fotos!

  • 5/5 Luis D. 4 years ago on Google • 91 reviews
    It is an incredible place!! Good views, there are penguins in the rocks and it is a Natural Heritage

  • 5/5 renee s. 1 month ago on Google • 88 reviews New
    Viento Fuerte has a good tour and steady boat. We enjoyed it. We drove here hoping to get a tour with no certainty of getting on a boat, but it worked out fine, and I didn't have to take a long bus ride to get here. 👍

  • 4/5 Charlie C. 7 years ago on Google • 46 reviews
    Located on a beautiful bay, you can take a boat ride out to see penguins on picturesque islands. The location is very beautiful and the experience is good. The reason for the four stars: try to get there in the morning before the crowds come. It is very nice in the morning, but too crowded in the afternoon.

  • 5/5 Javiera C. 4 years ago on Google • 13 reviews
    I loved it, this place and the tour in boat to watch the penguins its really cool

  • 3/5 MariaJose P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The tour of Las Pinguineras, is the least attractive. It's pretty, but you see penguins from afar. (Original) El tour de Las Pinguineras, es el menos atractivo. Es bonito, pero a los pinguinos los ves desde lejos.

  • 5/5 Javier C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful, very well prepared local guides (Original) Hermoso, guías locales muy bien preparados

  • 5/5 Marcia G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place ❤ (Original) Muy lindo lugar

  • 5/5 Carmen C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a wonderful place, an extraordinary natural landscape, happy to have met him with my children totally recommended (Original) Es un lugar maravilloso, un paisaje natural extraordinario, feliz de haberlo conocido con mis hijos totalmente recomendable

  • 5/5 Sara R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The island of Chiloé is much larger than you think and the only road that crosses it is a nightmare especially during peak times, the other is quite rough so you always look better at a 4x4. That said, one of the most beautiful places to visit the colonies of Humboldt and Magellanic penguins (the only place in the world where they live together) and to admire cliffs overlooking the sea and if lucky to spot whales, is the mirador caleuche (for a fee but it is worth definitely worth it) which can be reached with a short walk at the end of the beach. Go there !!! (Original) L’isola di Chiloé è molto più grande di quanto non di pensi e l’unica strada che la attraversa è un incubo soprattutto negli orari di punta, te l’altro è abbastanza dissestata per cui occhio sempre meglio una 4x4. Detto questo, uno dei luoghi più belli sia per visitare le colonie di pinguini Humboldt e di Magellano (unico luogo al mondo dove convivono) che ammirare scogliere a strapiombo sul mare e se fortunati avvistare le balene, è il mirador caleuche (a pagamento ma vale decisamente la pena) che si raggiunge con una breve passeggiata alla fine della spiaggia. Andateci!!!

  • 5/5 Tamara Pavez O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful place, worth knowing (Original) Maravilloso lugar, digno de conocer

  • 4/5 Francisca A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Tourism is well organized in the place. The route to the beach is all paved. The navigation apps give a detour where the road is dirt and rocks, but there is a large sign that says penguins on the route w220, they follow it and arrive. The best time to go is in the morning, until 2pm as they can see the nests, otherwise the sunlight does not allow the view of these. The place has local food and restaurants, prices are not very cheap, and there is a restaurant with a real vegetarian option. Very nice penguins. (Original) El turismo está bien organizado en el lugar. La ruta hacia la playa está toda pavimentada. Las apps de navegación dan un desvío donde el camino es de tierra y rocas, pero hay un letrero grande que dice pinguineras en la ruta w220, la siguen y llegan. La mejor hora para ir es en la mañana, hasta las 14hrs ya que pueden ver los nidos, de otra forma la luz solar no permite la vista de estos. El lugar tiene locales de comida y restaurantes, los precios no son muy baratos, y hay un restaurante con opción vegetariana de verdad. Muy lindos los pingüinos.

  • 4/5 Daniel B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The only way to see several species of penguins is to go there by boat. Full of well organized tours (Original) La seule façon de voir plusieurs espèces de pingouins est d'y aller en bateau. Pleins de tours bien organisés

  • 5/5 Ignacio M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place ... dream break (Original) Bellísimo lugar...descanso soñado

  • 4/5 aheinw 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a good ride. The place in general is spectacular particularly the beach. It's a shame that cars are running along the beach so you don't have enough to stay. Just to go to the penguin house. (Original) Es un buen paseo. El lugar en general es espectacular particularmente la playa. Lastima que por la playa circulan autos por lo que nobes adecuada para quedarse. Solo para ir a la pinguinera.

  • 5/5 Alejandra H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An unforgettable experience Totally recommended 😉😙 (Original) Una experiencia inolvidable Totalmente recomendable 😉😙

  • 5/5 Renata V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful magic place (Original) Hermoso lugar magico

  • 5/5 Carlos C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place (Original) Hermoso lugar

  • 5/5 Ricardo Patricio Vega C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place (Original) Muy lindo lugar

  • 5/5 Cecilia Zapata C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I loved (Original) Me encantó

  • 5/5 Alejandra G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) beautiful (Original) hermosoooo

  • 5/5 lissette jocelyn ojeda y. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place and beautiful landscape. I loved (Original) Bello lugar y precioso el paisaje. Me encanto

  • 5/5 ila j. 2 years ago on Google
    Saw bunch of juvenile penguins and several other birds. The sea was rough but the ride through the bay was beautiful.

  • 5/5 Luis Gerardo B. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place to view pengiuins

  • 5/5 luis g. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place what if they should arrive by their means (not with the tourism pack) and from there the first boat leaves to the 11:30 type penguins with what you save you can eat at the bottom restaurant even make one of the docks the caleuche. (Original) Excelente lugar lo que si deberían llegar por sus medios(no con el pack de turismo) y desde allí sale la primera lancha a las pingüineras tipo 11:30 con lo que te ahorras puedes comer en el restauran de fondo incluso realizar uno de los muelles el caleuche.

  • 4/5 Csaba G. 7 years ago on Google
    cute penguins and you can also see some smaller whales

  • 5/5 veronica b. 6 years ago on Google
    Love it ! Beautiful.place, fun, interesting and great food

  • 4/5 Vojtech D. 8 years ago on Google
    Place where to see pinguins, boat trip. Best of all was restaurant with fresh fishes.

  • 5/5 Andres A. G. 5 years ago on Google
    Totally worth it!

  • 3/5 Sebastian N. 7 years ago on Google
    Interesting but not worth it if you are also going to punta arenas / isla magdalena

  • 3/5 Tiago M. 7 years ago on Google
    Pinguins... Good tour with an interesting guide

  • 5/5 Eduardo R. 8 years ago on Google
    Beautiful ride and good restaurants

  • 5/5 Fanny H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful, untamed nature (Original) Hermoso, la naturaleza indomita

  • 5/5 Eduardo P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Spectacular ride! (Original) Espectacular paseo!!!

  • 5/5 Marcelo Greca Silveira N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful, indescribable place, a totally different nature than what we are used to (Original) Um lugar lindo, indescritível, uma natureza totalmente diferente do que estamos acostumados

  • 5/5 Amanda O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I really liked this place, the best thing was to see the penguins 👌recommended for tourists (Original) Me gustó mucho este lugar,lo mejor fue ver a los pingüinos 👌recomendado para turistas

  • 5/5 Marta Emelina Soto B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful place we love (Original) Maravilloso lugar nos encanto

  • 5/5 Alison M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a really beautiful place. The monument has 3 islets that make it up are located on the northwest coast of Isla Grande de Chiloé, opposite the Puñihuil fishing cove. The islets are home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, mainly birds, which use this space for nesting and reproduction. Some examples of birds that can be seen are: Magellanic and Humboldt penguins, seagulls, steam ducks, carancas, cormorants, lanterns, among others. Regarding the flora, mainly shrubs (quila, chupaya, pacifier) ​​are observed To access the monument it can be done through tourist agencies, as well as going by private car along the w-20 route that connects to Ancud with Pumillahue, (20 km) and then continue on a gravel road to the Piedra Run junction, where you must take a detour to the west, which after 3 km reaches the Caleta beach. From there it is accessed by boats from the fishermen of the cove. There are several restaurants to eat and they are mainly characterized by the 1 kilo empanada. Also from this cove you can access the pier the caleuche which has a value $ 1,500 (Original) Es un lugar realmente hermoso. El monumento cuenta con 3 islotes que lo conforman se encuentran en la costa noroeste de la Isla Grande de Chiloé, frente a la caleta de pescadores de Puñihuil. Los islotes albergan una gran variedad de flora y fauna, principalmente aves, que utilizan este espacio para nidificacion y reproducción. Algunos ejemplos de aves que se pueden avistar son: pingüinos de Magallanes y de Humboldt, gaviotas, patos vapor,carancas, cormoranes, fardelas, entre otros. Respecto a la flora, principalmente se observan arbustos (quila, chupaya, chupón) Para acceder al monumento se puede realizar a traves de agencias turisticas, asi como tambien ir en auto particular por la ruta w-20 que une a Ancud con Pumillahue,( 20 km) para luego continuar por un camino ripiado hasta el cruce de Piedra Run, donde se debe tomar un desvío hacia el Oeste, el que después de 3 km llega a la playa de la Caleta. Desde ahí se accede por medio de embarcaciones de los pescadores de la caleta. Hay varios restaurantes para comer y se caracterizan principalmente por la empanada de 1 kilo. También desde esta caleta se puede acceder al muelle el caleuche que tiene un valor $1.500

  • 3/5 patricio mendez m. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful (Original) Maravilloso

  • 5/5 Juan Angel Toledo J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a beautiful nature reserve, it has colonies of penguins, wolves and seabirds. (Original) Es una hermosa reserva natural,posee colonias de pinguinos,lobos y aves marinas.

  • 5/5 DeividMsalinas 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful beautiful (Original) Muy bonito hermoso

  • 5/5 Gianfranco R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) All good (Original) Todo bien

  • 5/5 Myli V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place. (Original) Hermoso lugar.

  • 5/5 alvaro r. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Hermoso

  • 5/5 Manuel P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Hermoso

  • 5/5 Ana C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful beautiful beautiful 👏👏👏👏 (Original) Bello bello bello 👏👏👏👏

  • 5/5 Brenda v. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) beautiful place. Very good tour made x fishermen's union. (Original) bello lugar. muy buen Tour realizado x sindicato de pescadores.👏

  • 5/5 Julio Ríos E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place. I was lucky to see whales and it was amazing! I also bought churros and crepes from a lady with a super recommended mini cart had several more products. The road is super and the attention is the same. The best time is from 4pm as more penguins are seen. (Original) Hermoso Lugar. Tuve la suerte de ver ballenas y fue asombroso! También compré churros y creps a una señora con un mini carrito súper recomendado tenía varios productos más. La carretera está super y la atención igual. La mejor hora es desde las 16:00 ya que se ven más pingüinos.

  • 5/5 Maria José Espinoza A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful place. You can watch the penguins very closely and the beach is beautiful. There are places to eat and buy souvenirs of the place. I recommend using paved access because on the conaf page it is indicated to use a gravel road but you can follow the paved route. (Original) Maravilloso lugar. Se pueden observar muy de cerca a los pingüinos y la playa es hermosa. Hay lugares para comer y comprar recuerdos del lugar. Recomiendo utilizar acceso pavimentado pues en página de conaf se indica usar camino de ripio pero se puede seguir por la ruta pavimentada.

  • 4/5 Ignacio R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice, but on certain dates there are more penguins (Original) Muy bonito, pero en ciertas fechas hay más pingüinos

  • 5/5 Gabor M. 5 years ago on Google
    Wonderful birdlife - especially on a calm warm sunny day!


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