Place to visit
Pilolcura, Chile: what it is and when to go
Pilolcura is a beach and hamlet in Chile (Valdivia). Interests: Beaches. The best time to visit is December to March. In December there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 13. 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
- Beach and hamlet in Chile · Beaches
- Where
- Chile
- Best time
- December to March.
- Nearest airport
- PMC Puerto Montt, 199 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -39.66903, -73.35037
What it is and where
Pilolcura is a beach and hamlet in Chile (Valdivia). 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 Valdivia, where this site lists 30 more places to see, 17 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -39.66903, -73.35037; the nearest main airport is El Tepual International Airport (PMC, Puerto Montt), 199 km as the crow flies. How to get around Chile (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Beaches 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 Pilolcura is December to March.
- JanBest time14:31
- FebBest time13:30
- MarBest time12:19
- AprPossible10:57
- MayBetter not9:49
- JunBetter not9:13
- JulBetter not9:27
- AugBetter not10:26
- SepBetter not11:45
- OctPossible13:04
- NovPossible14:14
- DecBest time14:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 13. 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
- Oncol ParkProtected area in Chile5.1 km
- Punta CuriñancoNational park6.8 km
- Mesón de la SidraWinery12 km
- Carlos Anwandter Nature SanctuaryNature reserve and ramsar area in Chile13 km
- CEHUMCenter for the study of wetlands Cruces River16 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Chile guide.
More in Chile: Beaches
- Anakena: beach and archaeologic site on Rapa Nui
- Playa Luna: nude beach in Chile
- Playa Corazones: Beach
- Playa Las Machas: Beach
- Ovahe: Beach
- Playa Blanca: Beach
Every Chile place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pilolcura?
It is a beach and hamlet 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 Pilolcura?
December to March. In December there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 13.
How do you get to Pilolcura?
The nearest main airport is El Tepual International Airport (PMC), 199 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 Oncol Park, Punta Curiñanco, Mesón de la Sidra. The rest is in the Chile guide.
Keep reading
- Valdivia30 places to see in and around Valdivia, Chile: Corral Bay, Angachilla River, Chilean submarine O'Brien. Best time: October to April.
- Beaches13 places for beaches in Chile, from Anakena to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to March. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- ChileBefore travelling to Chile: 8 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism for up to 90 days and a valid passport is enough; on entry…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Pilolcura on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.