Isla Grande de Chiloé Attractions
Palafitos Castro © Chile Tourism
Castro
The main town of Castro is famous for its colourful rows of
stilted houses (palafitos) lining the estuaries, excellent seafood
and traditional handicrafts. It is a popular summer destination for
Chilean and Argentinean tourists and has a laid back holiday feel
to it. The town's most incongruous feature is the Iglesia San
Francisco, the dazzling exterior of remarkable colours having
assaulted the eyes since 1906. The town also provides access to the
nearby islands of the Chiloé archipelago and the Parque
Nacional Chiloé.
