Place to visit
Pilauco Bajo, Chile: what it is and when to go
Pilauco Bajo is an archaeological site in Chile (Osorno). Interests: History. The best time to visit is October to April. In December there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 07. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Chile: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Archaeological site · History
- Where
- Chile
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- PMC Puerto Montt, 97 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -40.56989, -73.10374
What it is and where
Pilauco Bajo is an archaeological site in Chile (Osorno). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Chile: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Osorno, where this site lists 5 more places to see, 4.8 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -40.56989, -73.10374; the nearest main airport is El Tepual International Airport (PMC, Puerto Montt), 97 km as the crow flies. How to get around Chile (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the History places in Chile. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Pilauco Bajo is October to April.
- JanBest time14:36
- FebBest time13:33
- MarBest time12:19
- AprBest time10:55
- MayPossible9:45
- JunPossible9:07
- JulPossible9:22
- AugPossible10:23
- SepPossible11:45
- OctBest time13:07
- NovBest time14:18
- DecBest time14:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 07. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Chile in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Chile
To enter Chile there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book domestic flights and Torres del Paine places”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Chile checklist. Currency: Chilean peso (CLP); plugs: Type C and L · 220 V · 50 Hz (the Spanish two-pin plug usually works); emergencies: 133 police · 131 ambulance · 132 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Catedral San Mateo de OsornoTemples2.6 km
- Museo y Archivo Histórico de OsornoMuseum2.7 km
- Museo Interactivo de OsornoMuseum3.2 km
- Fuerte Reina LuisaCastle3.4 km
- Museo de Autos MoncopulliMuseum24 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Chile guide.
More in Chile: History
- Parque Nacional Rapa Nui
- Ciudad minera de Sewell: Historic district
- Parque y Reserva Nacional Los Alerces
- Presidential Palace of Chile: Castle
- Cerro Zapaleri: Summit
- Yacimiento Arqueológico Monte Verde
Every Chile place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pilauco Bajo?
It is an archaeological site in Chile. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Chile: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Pilauco Bajo?
October to April. In December there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 07.
How do you get to Pilauco Bajo?
The nearest main airport is El Tepual International Airport (PMC), 97 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Chile is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Chile map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Catedral San Mateo de Osorno, Museo y Archivo Histórico de Osorno, Museo Interactivo de Osorno. The rest is in the Chile guide.
Keep reading
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