Chiloe Island Castro Sightseeing Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Castro's colorful palafitos
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Church of San Francisco
- Discover the vibrant local markets
- Experience the unique architecture of Chiloe Island
- Learn about the rich cultural heritage of the region
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from centrally located hotels
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch and drinks
Itinerary
We will begin our tour by visiting the palafitos in Pedro Montt. The palafitos are wooden houses with larch tiles that are placed on a pier with thick piles. These houses have two fronts, one towards the street and the other towards the canal, which has an upper terrace that serves as a patio and a lower one that works for fishing activities.
We will continue our tour through the Millantuy viewpoint, and then we will go to the Castro Regional Museum. Here we can learn about more than 6000 years of the history of Chiloé.
We will also visit the Castro Church, founded in 1567, and continue on our way to the Gamboa Palafitos
Finally, we will head south to get to know the Nercon Church, which is a World Heritage Site, and then we will return to our hotels.
Important information
Know before you book
- Hotel pickup is available from centrally located hotels; please confirm your pickup location in advance.
- This tour involves walking; participants should be comfortable with moderate physical activity.
- Lunch and drinks are not included; consider bringing snacks or purchasing them during the tour.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a light jacket or sweater, as weather can be unpredictable.
- Carry a camera to capture the scenic beauty and unique architecture.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Good to know
- Bring Suitable shoes, Sunscreen and Water if desired
- This service is not valid for cruise passengers. These excursions or transfer have a special operation and rate.
Traveler reviews
The Castro tour with Ana was wonderful! Best tour of our 22 day cruise!e!
We saw and learned so much today on our tour with Ana. At the city market we learned about the different kelp / sea weeds they eat, that there are over 300 different potatoes, that they only have one word for cheese - soft, hard, with holes - it's just cheese.... The two church were beautiful in their own different ways. The houses on stilts and their historty was facinating. And, oh my, the handicraft market had so many wool and wooden items. The sweaters were beautiful and fuctional. The prices were much lower than at home. It was a wonderful tour!
Great tour of Castro
Our guide, Anna, was very knowledgeable. All our questions were answered. She (and our very safe and efficient driver) are both passionate about Castro, Chiloe and Chile. A most enjoyable few hours!
Chiloé tour
Touring Chiloé, from the public bus terminal, for not finding a car to rent, we toured several places, paying third age, picturesque and different