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Lemuy Island

Lemuy Island merits a day of its own to explore its villages and dispersed religious heritage. Aldachildo, Ichuac and Detif are part of a visit that calls for more planning than a stop in Castro or Dalcahue.

Lemuy Island
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The place

What makes it special

  • The villages of Aldachildo, Ichuac and Detif.
  • Lemuy’s churches, included in the UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • An island route best taken at an unhurried pace.
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A Route to Chiloé’s Churches in Dalcahue, Quinchao and Lemuy

A Route to Chiloé’s Churches in Dalcahue, Quinchao and Lemuy

The Churches of Chiloé are a serial site: their meaning lies in the relationship between community, navigation, wood and worship—not in completing a map. This guide offers three route decisions to see fewer churches, understand more and avoid depending on whether a door happens to be open.

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Profile updated: 28/09/2026