Muelle del Alma is one of many mystical places on the island of Chiloe. According to the legend, the wood pier is for the souls to board boat bringing them to the other world. why is this pier just there in the middle of nowhere? for that there is a legend of course, but this doesn’t tell you the whole story. you have to go there and find the explanation or make your own legend.

Even if your not so much into the mystery stuff, you can enjoy the wonderful coast of the pacific ocean surrounded by hills, cliffs, special trees and dark blue ocean. acoustically the harmony is completed by the roaring ocean and screaming sea lions accompanied by sea birds.

If you will look for more legends, you will find out about Trauco, Fiura, Sirena and others. For local people they have been part of their lifes. So if you get pregnant and don’t know exactly how that happened, Trauco is to blame.

Chiloe is famous for it’s outstanding craftmanship. the wooden houses called palafitos are an icon of Chiloe. local markets are full of beautiful artisan products.

Things I recommend in Chiloe

• Muelle del Alma
• Chiloe National Park

and if you have more time

• pinguin watching in Punihuil
• just visit all churches in Chiloe. they are all unique!

How to get to Chiloe

• By bus from Puerto Montt
• By boat from hitch hiking