This picturesque village of about 600 people is tucked snugly between the sea and the three steep hills that give it its name in the indigenous tongue. The primary resource here, as in most of Chiloé, is the produce of the sea, and the constant movement of large and small boats that carry goods among this archipelago of scattered islands near the big island. The town is famous for its brightly painted church, built in 1837, and now a UNESCO heritage site. Its three towers reflect the three hills behind the town, and the blue color reflects that of the sea just a few feet away. It is currently being restored, though the front is complete. The block-long rectangular plaza is under construction at the main entrance to town, just in front of the church.
My cozy B&B is Hospedaje Mirella, and Señora Mirella is very welcoming and a wonderful cook. It looks like I will stay here for several days. Soon after arriving, she and her husband drive me a little out of town and drop me off at a scenic road that ambles through the countryside with wonderful views for photos.
The road leading into Tenaún
Farmhouses near Tenaún
Oxcart with seaweed as fertilizer
View of Isla Mechuque in the distance
This hawk is having a snack of songbird on a tombstone in the cemetery, and totally ignores my presence.I make friends easily
Black-neck swans with babies
Viennese friendsClick here to view a video slide show with music
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