Things to Do in Castro

Drive along the highway and take a ferry to Chiloe Island. Admire the famous waterside houses on stilts. Visit the towns of Chacao, Castro, and Dalcahue on the island.

Castro is the largest city on the island of Chiloé, and the third oldest city in Chile. This city has beautiful architecture, from its famous palafitos to Church of San Francisco, which was declared a World Heritage Site. On this half-day tour we will visit several important landmarks of Castro, such as the palafitos of Pedro Montt and Gamboa, the Castro Regional Museum, and the Millantuy viewpoint, among others. Come and explore this fascinating city with us. Book your place now!

Discover the essence of Chiloé by touring Chacao, Quemchi, Aucar, Dalcahue, and Castro. Experience its culture, traditions, and captivating landscapes on a tour full of magic and island charm.

Enjoy a worry-free arrival or departure transportation service from or to Chiloé Airport (MHC). This one-way transfer service has maximum security and maybe driven by profesional drivers. Your driver will meet you at the airport upon arrival or at your hotel lobby on the day of departure.

Go on a scenic 2-hour drive from Castro to Puñihuil, where a boat will take you on a 30-minute tour to see penguins.

Discover the island of Quinchao on this cultural tour, renowned for its rich history, distinctive architecture, deep-rooted traditions, and folklore. Visit the town of Achao, one of the largest settlements outside the main island, and admire its unique architectural style. Continue to the town of Dalcahue, where you will explore its traditional craft market and visit its iconic church, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This experience offers a wonderful insight into the cultural identity of Chiloé.

The inner coast of Chiloé it´s known as one of the most beautiful roads of the island, where you can see trees, churches and a waterfall, everything in one tour.

The tour takes passengers from their hotel to Lemuy Island and back, including visits to Chonchi, its church and museum. There are 16 churches in Chiloe which are world heritage. Lemuy Island is the third biggest island in the Chiloe Archipelago. The tour includes visiting the towns of Ichuac, Puqueldon, Aldachildo and Detif. Lunch is served in Yayanes Park, near Puqueldon, where they will enjoy delicious typical homemade dishes. Passengers will have the chance to do bird watching, see the beautiful landscape and enjoy the view of mountains, islands, hills and native forests.

A full excursion to visit the Island of Chiloé. With a local bilingual guide, you will encounter wild landscapes, the oldest village on the island, and a charismatic local market.

Tour visiting towns on the north coast of Castro. We will pass through Dalcahue visiting its church and craft fair. Then we will continue our route visiting the small town of San Juan where we will appreciate the construction of wooden boats. Continuing our route we will visit the Tocoihue waterfalls, which is the highest in the archipelago. We will continue the route visiting the town of Tenaun, where we will have lunch in a local agrotourism to finally visit the Church of Colo and Aucar Island in Quemchi.

Explore the iconic wooden churches of Chiloé on a full-day tour. Visit 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, learn about their history, and discover their unique architecture.

Trek through the area of Punta Pirulil until we reach the renowned work of art inspired by local legends: the Pier of Souls. We will not only do trekking through the area, but we will visit the town of Cucao, an indigenous town that has a Church since 1734, and we will also visit the Chiloé National Park, where we will hike where we can see local fauna and flora. Join this incredible opportunity!

Wanna see trees, dunes and the sea, everything in only one trip? This is your tour!

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Chiloé with our excursion "Exploring the Heritage of Chiloé: San Juan, Tenaun and Colo". Immerse yourself in the island's rich history and traditions as you visit the impressive World Heritage churches in San Juan, Tenaún and Colo. Each stop offers you a window to the past, where devotion and architecture come together to tell you the most fascinating stories of Chiloé. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views, explore coastal wetlands and tour the magical Aucar Island, known as the "Island of Navigating Souls." This tour will not only allow you to appreciate the architectural and cultural heritage of Chiloé, but also connect with its unique natural beauty.

The Traditional Chiloé Tour is the ultimate invitation for those looking to disconnect from the daily grind and immerse themselves in a land where history and myth are intertwined.

Discover the charm of Lemuy Island on this enriching tour, where nature and cultural heritage come together. Explore its captivating churches, including the neoclassical Church of San Carlos de Borromeo and the Church of Our Lady of Grace, beautifully built with native larch and cypress wood. Enjoy time immersed in the native forests of Chiloé with a walk through Yayanes Park, surrounded by lush landscapes and local flora. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and nature—an experience you won’t want to miss.

Discover the magic of Chiloé on a comprehensive tour: cross the Chacao Channel, visit iconic villages, World Heritage churches, and the famous stilt houses of Castro.

Excursion to meet and learn about the nature of Chiloé, geology, forests, waterfalls and animals present in the territory. Furthermore, being a private reserve, the traveler and guides are generally the only ones found within the enclosure, without crowds of people.

In this hike we will go 52 kilometers southwest of Castro, until we reach the buffer area of the Chiloé National Park passing through the beautiful Rahue beach until we reach the Pirulil sector, a place considered one of the most rugged in the Chiloé Archipelago due to its exposure to the pacific, from here we will begin our walk between groves, dunes, and wild horses, after 7 kilometers of walking and endemic nature we will be able to see the majestic beach of tricolor, highlighting its sand, forest and sea. In the course of this activity we will be able to see and enjoy the pier of time, an artistic work in a natural space by a renowned Chilean sculptor.

Visit the Rilan peninsula, observe its agriculture, architecture and patrimonial church that will give us a detailed view of how rural life is in the commune of Castro.

Through this tour we will visit several places related to nature that we can find on the island. It is an ideal tour if you like adventure and spend time outdoors! We will know the Aventura Chaiguen Park, where we will have time to do different activities such as canopy, kayak or rappel. We will visit the island of Aucar and get to know its botanical garden, old cemetery and its wooden Church. We can have lunch in Tenaun, tasting local specialties made with regional products, and we will also visitthe Tocoihue waterfall.