Castro and its churches

A walking tour of Castro starting at the pier and including Plaza de Armas, the Neo-Gothic wooden church of San Francisco and some shopping time at the handicraft market.

Included in your voyage
  • See the different churches of Castro
  • Visit the Regional Museum
  • Shop for souvenirs at the handicraft market
  • Learn about the history of Castro

  • Difficulty level

    Level 2: Moderate - some mobility needed

  • Duration

    2h

  • Min. passengers

    10

  • Booking code

    INCL-WCA2

  • Please note

    It is recommendable to wear layered clothing, a windbreaker, rain jacket and good walking shoes. Rain showers are common and unpredictable.

Walk from pier to Plaza de Armas for a short visit and proceed to San Francisco church, the main Catholic church of Chiloé’s capital and rather than the typical style of the other churches of the island, it is Neo-Gothic style. The church was built by carpenters from Chiloé under supervision from Salvador Sierpe.

Continue downhill to the rich handicraft market to shop and admire the local artisanal work before continuing to the pier. 

Practical information

  • Language: English.

  • Remarks/requirements: It is recommendable to wear layered clothing, a windbreaker, rain jacket and good walking shoes. Rain showers are common and unpredictable. 

  • Walking information: Walking tour over paved sidewalks.

  • Wheelchair accessible: This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or guests with walking difficulties.