Top Things to do in Castro
The 9 Best Free Things to do in Castro, Los Lagos Region
A rainbow assortment of palafitos (wooden houses on stilts) are the unofficial calling card of Castro, the capital city of Chiloé Island. Once home to thousands of farmers and a target for European pirates, Castro was established in the 16th century and is Chilé’s third-oldest city. Highights here are the astonishing wooden church, an impressive contemporary art museum and the charming wharf in the Gamboa district.
Restaurants in Castro
1. Church of San Francisco
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4.5 based on 1,257 reviews
Made entirely of wood, this striking church was designed by an Italian architect in a blend of Neo-Gothic and classic design.
Reviewed By RichardK938 - West Palm Beach, United States
This church is one of the UNESCO Chiloe churches and is really pretty. It has a bright yellow exterior and a fantastic wooden interior with a vaulted ceiling made using ship building techniques. It even takes the shape of an inverted ship's hull. Don't miss this church and as many other UNESCO churches as you can take in.
2. Origenes
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
3. Iglesia Nuestra Senora de Gracia de Nercon
4. Biblioteca Publica de Castro
5. Palafitos
6. Costanera
7. Mercado Artesanal Los Palafitos
8. Mercado Municipal Lillo
9. Museo Municipal de Castro
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3.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By DanT663 - Ashland, United States
An interesting collection of Chilote items, from pre-history to native populations to Spanish and post-Spanish periods. Not fancy but well-presented. Don't be afraid to ask questions of people back in the offices.
