Puqueldón is well suited to an outing that brings together native potatoes, viewpoints and culinary highlights. Parque Municipal Hueñoco is home to a garden with 112 varieties of native potatoes. Nine pergolas are intended for crafts or viewpoints; the park also has 19 food-service units. The number of varieties gives the park an agricultural focus, while the pergolas and food-service units add further points of interest.

Getting your bearings at Parque Municipal Hueñoco

To reach Parque Municipal Hueñoco, take a turnoff about 600 meters from the Costanera in Puqueldón; from there, a path leads about one kilometer inland. These approximate distances provide a guide to the route to the park.

Viewpoints with different vistas

Mirador Vista Hermosa is next to the church in Puqueldón. Mirador Gruta de Lourdes is on the way to San Agustín, about 500 meters from town; from there, panoramic views extend to Canal Lemuy, Fiordo de Castro and the entrance to the Canal de Dalcahue. The difference is clear when choosing between the two viewpoints: Vista Hermosa is by the church, while Gruta de Lourdes faces in a different direction because of its location on the way to San Agustín and its three named water views.

A church with a distinctive façade

Iglesia San Pedro Nolasco, built in 1940, stands in the municipality of Puqueldón on Lemuy Island. Its façade with two towers sets it apart from other traditional churches on Chiloé. For those interested in culture, this architectural feature offers a distinctive point of interest alongside the park and landscape.

The Costanera, tastings and February

Comedor Flotante Guarida del Trauco is located on the Costanera in Puqueldón. On board, you can sample oysters, cholgas, clams, mussels and Choro zapato. This tasting and the 19 food-service units at Parque Municipal Hueñoco offer different culinary options: the seafood listed here, served on board, and food as part of the park there. Check the current operator information before visiting the Comedor, as details may change. Restaurant El Rústiko is located on the Costanera de Lemuy; it advertises a cozy atmosphere and direct sea views. Check the current operator information before visiting.

The Aniversario, also known as the Fiesta Gastronómica y Cultural de Puqueldón, is associated with the second Sunday in February. Check that year’s program before planning your trip around the festival date.

Where to stay in Puqueldón

For an overnight stay, Camping La Laguna in the town of Puqueldón offers campsites and cabins. Camping La Laguna also advertises a view of Laguna de Puqueldón. The accommodation type and the advertised view are different considerations when making your choice.

Discover more destinations: Quinchao, Queilén, Castro, Ancud, Quemchi, Chonchi, Quellón, Dalcahue.

For the wider travel overview: Provincia Chiloé.