Queilén
A modest town on the southeastern coast of the Greater Island of Chiloé in southern Chile, Queilén is known locally for its beaches and views across the Gulf of Corcovado toward the Andes. The commune also takes in two islands, Acui and Tranqui, the latter the largest sub-island in Chiloé Province. The wider archipelago sits within a region ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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- Population5,164
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 34 km21 mi
Queilén: quick answers
Where is Queilén?
Queilén is in Chile.
How do you get to Queilén?
The nearest airport is Castro (WCA), about 1 hr 22 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Queilén?
The warmest month is February, averaging 13°C56°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 8°C46°F. The wettest month is June, with about 237 mm9.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Queilén?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 2 restaurants and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Queilén?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Dalcahue, Quellon and Curaco de Velez.