The port is dominated by the Fuerte San Antonio, the fort where the Spanish surrendered Chiloé to Chilean troops in 1826. Close to it are the unspectacular ruins of the Polvorín del Fuerte (a couple of cannon and a few walls). A kilometre north of the fort is a secluded beach, Arena Gruesa, where public concerts are held in summer. The small fishing harbour at Cochrane y Prat is worth a visit, especially towards the end of the morning when the catch is landed. On the road west, along the coast, you can see concrete pillars, remnants of the old railway, destroyed by the 1960 earthquake.
The Faro Corona lighthouse lies 34 km west of Ancud along a beach, which, although unsuitable for swimming (absolutely freezing water and dangerous currents), offers good views with interesting birdlife. There isn’t much there so take something to eat and drink. To the south is Fuerte Ahuí, an old fort with good views of Ancud.
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