Chile is one of the most interesting and prosperous countries in South America. Geography of the state is represented by arid deserts, and lush forests, mighty volcanoes and transparent lakes. An eventful history and a vibrant and original culture are reflected in numerous local attractions, making Chile one of the most attractive places for foreign tourists.
The composition of the longest country in the world includes many small islands, the most famous of which are Tierra del Fuego and Easter Island . Among the less popular, separate attention deserves the island of Tenglo, located in central Chile near Puerto Montt . Let's talk more about it.
General information about the island
From the Chilean city of Puerto Montt, the island of Tenglo is separated by a narrow strait, which can be crossed in only 10 minutes. The name of the northernmost of all the islands of the Gulf of Rhelonkawi, translated from Mapuche means "quiet" and "calm". That's how, in a nutshell, you can characterize this amazing place.
The weather conditions on the island are typical for this region and are characterized by a damp oceanic climate with an average annual temperature of +10 ... + 12 ° C. The warmest months are December-February (+13 ... + 15 ° С), and the coldest, respectively, June-August (+7 ° С). The abundant precipitation is not a rare phenomenon here, but in summer (our winter), they are much smaller, so this is the best time for a trip to the island of Tenglo.
What to do on the island of Tenglo?
This relatively small islet is not the most popular tourist attraction. Crowds of travelers here can hardly be met, but this is the beauty of Tenglos. Peace and solitude with nature - that's what it's worth to go here for.
Among the entertainment available to foreign tourists on the island, the most interesting are:
- Beach vacation . Despite the rather cool climate, on the coast of the island you can often see bathing and sunbathing people. Surprisingly many, there is even a rescue tower on the shore! Many foreign guests of the island of Tenglo, not ready for such severe weather conditions, instead of a good rest just enjoy the scenic landscapes and the panorama of the opposite shore.
- Fishing . The main activity of the islanders is agriculture and traditional fishing. The locals are a very friendly and cheerful people who are always happy to be visiting. Such pastime in the company of local aborigines is considered one of the best ways to study the culture and life of another nation.
- Climb to the top of the hill . The favorite entertainment of all travelers without exception is the trek to the main attraction of Tenglo Island - a large white cross that was erected by the order of Mayor Jorge Bram shortly after the visit of Pope John Paul II. Rising to the top will take no more than half an hour, but all the efforts expended will be rewarded: it is from this place that the best landscapes of the city of Puerto Montt and the panoramic views of the bay and its environs open.
Hotels and restaurants of the island
The tourist infrastructure of the island of Tenglo is rather poorly developed. In all its territory there is not a single hotel or even a mini-hostel, let alone talking about expensive restaurants. The explanation for this is very simple: foreign travelers on the island simply have nothing to do for more than 1 day.
If you still want to spend more time here, studying the natural beauty, ask for a night's lodging for the local residents: good-natured Aborigines are always ready to help their guests. In addition, in the immediate vicinity of the island of Tenglo is Puerto Montt , which has a wide selection of hotels and catering establishments.
How to get to the island of Tenglo?
The quickest way to get to the island is to rent a boat in Puerto Monta (from Santiago capital it is possible to fly to it by plane - the cost of a round trip, depending on the season, is $ 270-300). The main berth, which has fishing boats and boats moored, is located near the Angelmo market in the southern part of the city.