Top Things to do in Isla Chiloe
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Isla Chiloe, Los Lagos Region
Although it's only a 30-minute ferry crossing away from mainland Chile across the Chacao Channel, verdant Isla Chiloe – the largest in the Chiloe archipelago – is another world. Sixteen wooden churches clustered around Castro on the island's east coast have UNESCO World Heritage status, and traditional palafitos (houses on stilts) dot its shores. To the west, Chiloe National Park shelters foxes, sea lions and otters and provides unspoiled terrain for horseback riding, sea kayaking and fishing.
Restaurants in Isla Chiloe
1. Siempre Verde Turismo
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5.0 based on 150 reviews
Siempre Verde Turismo is a tour operator specialized in Ecotourism located in the city of Castro, Chiloe Island. We offer cultural tours, Birdwatching, hiking and sea kayak expeditions for both foreign and national tourists, always raising awareness of the natural and cultural wealth of the territory.
2. Bosquepiedra
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5.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By 155paulaw
This is a wonderful place. It's a private nature reserve where the owner will give you a tour of the special forest. You must ring first to arrange a time. It costs 10,000 pesos and is worth every penny. You learn so much about the forest and its wildlife. The owner has a wealth of knowledge about the trees, geology, flora and birds. You find it at km 15 on the road down to Cucao. (20 minutes from the Hostal Palafito- also highly recommended!)
3. Iglesia San Francisco
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4.5 based on 69 reviews
Made almost entirely of wood – with wooden arches, buttresses and columns - this church was constructed by local artisans between 1910 and 1912.
Reviewed By albertsebastian - Melbourne, Australia
A short uphill hike from the port, this church is worth the effort. All wood inside and outside, well maintained. Just on the opposite of the city's well-laid gardens. There's a small shop for souvenirs and toilers (paid).
4. Chiloe National Park
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4.5 based on 486 reviews
Reviewed By TeaSip - Houston, United States
Uncrowded, good facilities, easy hiking trail, interesting historical information. This national park makes for an excellent and relaxing day trip from Castro. Bring a picnic lunch and take your time strolling along the boardwalk.
5. 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.
6. Iglesia Santa Maria de Loreto
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4.5 based on 66 reviews
The plain brown exterior of the oldest church in Chiloe belies its interesting multicolored interior.
7. Iglesia Nuestra Senora del Rosario
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4.5 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By Caf80 - Waco, United States
Loved the ceiling in this church.. after you’re done inside, go out the side door... the little yard area has some beautiful plants and birds
