Chiloé Island: Land of Myth & Sea

A land of mystery and superstition, Chiloé, also known as Greater Island of Chiloé, is the largest island of the Chiloé Archipelago and sits off the west coast of Chile in the Pacific Ocean. The island is one of surprising cultural and natural wealth with its palafitos, or colorful stilt houses, handicraft markets and UNESCO-listed wooden churches. Consistently covered in a cool grey mist, Chiloé feels strangely unique, mythical even. It’s a land filled with rich folklore, mythology and a quiet, steady magic featuring a vibrant cast of mythical creatures and supernatural beings.