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Quellón
Skip for a short stop only: 1 night enough to see the Pan‑American Highway plaque and a quick whale‑watch or curanto.
Quellón is a small fishing town at the southern tip of Chiloé Island. Its main draws are the end‑of‑the‑Pan‑American Highway monument, occasional whale‑watch tours (Nov‑Mar) and a daily curanto feast. With limited attractions and accommodation, a single overnight covers the highlights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CLP
- Best months
- Nov–Mar (whale season, milder rain)
- avoid Jun–Aug (heavy rain, few activities)
- Airport
- PUC
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Chile ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Chile's National Migration Service or a Chilean consulate; keep the entry slip or digital record you receive.
- Chile ↗Torres del Paine: campsites and refugios on the W and O treks must be booked in advance, and the park requires an entry ticket bought ahead; check the official park (CONAF) channels.
- Chile ↗Chile strictly controls food imports: declare fruit, meat, dairy, seeds and honey on arrival, or throw them away before customs.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Quellón133 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Quellón, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Chilean peso (CLP, $).Chile-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEntel, Movistar, WOM and Claro sell prepaid SIMs; foreign phones may need IMEI registration after a period — check.Chile-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in most cities; boil or filter in rural areas and on treks.Chile-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% suggested on the bill; you may decline.Chile-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Chile-wide
- SafetyQuellón is generally safe; petty theft is rare but keep valuables secure, especially on night buses and taxis.
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- RestroomsPaper in the bin in older buildings; bus terminals charge.Chile-wide
- Emergency numbers133 police · 132 fire · 131 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany businesses close on 18–19 September; Sunday trading is limited in small towns.Chile-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPUC El Tepual Airport (Puerto Montt) (Main gateway for Chiloé Island, about 100 km (62 mi) north; bus or shuttle to Quellón takes ~2 h).PUC El Tepual Airport (Puerto Montt) (Main gateway for Chiloé Island, about 62 mi (100 km) north; bus or shuttle to Quellón takes ~2 h).
- Getting aroundTaxis run a fixed town rate (higher at night).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PUC El Tepual Airport (Puerto Montt) (Main gateway for Chiloé Island, about 100 km (62 mi) north; bus or shuttle to Quellón takes ~2 h)PUC El Tepual Airport (Puerto Montt) (Main gateway for Chiloé Island, about 62 mi (100 km) north; bus or shuttle to Quellón takes ~2 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
12°C (53°F)53°F (12°C)
Feb
Best
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Best
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
9°C (47°F)47°F (9°C)
May
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Jun
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Jul
Avoid
5°C (42°F)42°F (5°C)
Aug
Avoid
6°C (42°F)42°F (6°C)
Sep
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Oct
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Nov
Best
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
Best
11°C (51°F)51°F (11°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (12°C (53°F)53°F (12°C)), coolest Jul (0°C (31°F)31°F (0°C) low), wettest Jun (264 rain days), driest Feb (104). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Quellón: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (53°F)53°F (12°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
111 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
104 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
107 rd
Apr
9°C (47°F)47°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
159 rd
May
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
245 rd
Jun
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
264 rd
Jul
5°C (42°F)42°F (5°C)
0°C (31°F)31°F (0°C)
238 rd
Aug
6°C (42°F)42°F (6°C)
0°C (33°F)33°F (0°C)
208 rd
Sep
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
2°C (35°F)35°F (2°C)
175 rd
Oct
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
4°C (38°F)38°F (4°C)
129 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
116 rd
Dec
11°C (51°F)51°F (11°C)
7°C (44°F)44°F (7°C)
106 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis run a fixed town rate (higher at night). Local bus to Punta de Lapa 20 min, 250 CLP; regular buses to Castro 1.5–2 h, 13,500–3,300 CLP.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Punta de Lapa
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Bus from town centre, 20 min, 250 CLP
Monument marking the end of Ruta 5 and a 5‑km beach.
Compu village
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Bus north 25 km (16 mi), about 45 minBus north 16 mi (25 km), about 45 min
Wooden church from early 1900s.
Quellón Viejo
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Taxi or walk 4 km (2.5 mi), 10 minTaxi or walk 2.5 mi (4 km), 10 min
Historic cemetery and wooden church.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Diegos hostel
Dorm beds 6,000 CLP per person, near bus station on main road.
Beach camping (Quellón Viejo)
Free on the beach south of town; watch tide.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- CLP 5,000–8,000 excl. bed (check)
- Mid
- CLP 8,000–12,000 excl. bed (check)
- High
- CLP 12,000+ excl. bed (check)
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Ferry from Chaitén (passenger)Saturday and Tuesday, 10:00‑13:00Saturday and Tuesday, 10:00 AM‑1:00 PM | 13,000 CLP |
| Bus to Castro1½–2 h | 3,300–13,500 CLP |
| Taxi (day)Fixed rate | ≈2,000 CLP within town |
| Taxi (night surcharge)After 22:00After 10:00 PM | ≈4,000 CLP |
| Whale‑watch tour (per person)Check operator schedule | ≈30,000 CLP |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter rains are frequent; bring waterproof gear.
- Whale‑watch tours operate only Nov‑Mar; book ahead.
- Taxi night surcharge can double the daytime rate.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 133
- Fire
- 132
- Ambulance
- 131
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police133
- Ambulance131
- Fire132
Embassy
US consulate in Santiago; Chilean police stations in Quellón can assist tourists.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Chaitén → Quellón: 13,000 CLP passenger, 10:00‑13:00, Sat & Tue (check)13,000 CLP passenger, 10:00 AM‑1:00 PM, Sat & Tue (check)
- Bus Punta de Lapa: 250 CLP, 20 min ride
- Taxi town (day): ≈2,000 CLP fixed
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (graˈθjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (ˈkwanto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está la parada del bus? — Where is the bus stop? (ˈdonde esˈta la paˈrada del ˈbus)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Quellón. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Mar (whale season, milder rain) · avoid Jun–Aug (heavy rain, few activities) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Quellón
- secondaryWikivoyage: Quellon, revision 5197472 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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