Refugio Pullao
Chiloé, Chile · ★★★ · 9.4/10 Exceptional · guest rating
Refugio Pullao is a small rural cabin lodge near Castro with views of the sea and hills, a hot tub, in-room kitchens and bicycles, suited to quiet stays with a car.
Refugio Pullao is a small rural lodge of wooden cabins at Quilquico Bajo, near Castro on Chiloé island, with a main building under a sloped roof and views over the sea and hills. Cabins have wood-panelled bedrooms, a kitchen, a full-size refrigerator and soundproofed rooms; one lounge has a large window and a wood-burning stove. It has few guest reviews, so expect simple, rustic accommodation.
There is a hot tub, a garden, a terrace, a barbecue grill and a coffee shop on site, along with free WiFi, free parking, bicycles and horseback riding. Staff speak English, German and Spanish and can help with tours. The front desk has limited hours, so confirm arrival times. There is no elevator and the entrance involves 25 steps, with a ramp at the front.
The setting
The lodge sits in the countryside above the water, with a breakfast table looking over the sea and hills and cabins spread through the grounds. It is a quiet base rather than a resort, suited to slow days, walks and short drives around northern-central Chiloé. Tongoy Beach is about 12 minutes by car, Yutuy Beach 15, and the Parque Alto Muro Aventura outdoor park about 19. Check seasonal conditions before travelling.
Facilities
- Cabins with in-room kitchen
- Full-size refrigerator
- Hot tub
- Free WiFi
- Free on-site parking
- Bicycles and horseback riding
- Garden and terrace
- Barbecue grill
- Coffee shop
- Soundproofed rooms
- Air conditioning
- Extra beds and cribs
- Airport shuttle on request
- English-, German- and Spanish-speaking staff
Location
Refugio Pullao is at Quilquico Bajo, near Castro, in the Los Lagos Region on Chiloé island. By car, Tongoy Beach is about 12 minutes away, Yutuy Beach 15, Parque Alto Muro Aventura 19, and the MAM Chiloé museum and Yumbel Peasant Fair about 23. The Dalcahue airport (MHC-Mocopulli) is roughly 42 minutes away. A paid 24-hour roundtrip shuttle can be arranged on request.
Address: Quilquico Bajo s/n, Castro, Los Lagos Region, 5700000
Things to do nearby
Bookable on Viator (titles and descriptions as shown there).
★ 4.2 (41) · 10 h
★ 5 (23) · 9 h
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Tours and activities in Chiloé on GetYourGuide
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Refugio Pullao?
It is rural, so a car is the easiest option. The airport at Dalcahue (MHC-Mocopulli) is about 42 minutes away, and the property offers a paid roundtrip shuttle on request. Parking is free.
When is the best time to visit?
Summer is the most comfortable time for walks and beaches, while the hot tub and wood stove suit cooler weather. Confirm opening dates and conditions with the lodge, as it is small and remote.
Can I cook in the cabins?
Yes, the cabins have an in-room kitchen with a full-size refrigerator, and there is a barbecue grill on site. There is also a coffee shop on the property.
What is there to do nearby?
Tongoy and Yutuy beaches are 12 to 15 minutes by car, and Parque Alto Muro Aventura about 19. Bicycles and horseback riding are offered on site.
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