Castro is the capital of Chiloe Island in Chile’s Lake District. It lies 45 miles south of the town of Ancud and is a convenient base for exploring the island of Chiloe.
Castro was founded in 1567 and renovated after being destroyed by an earthquake in 1837. Apart from being a port and agricultural centre (potatoes, wheat, livestock), it also has a timber industry and sawmills.
When you visit the largest city of the island of Chiloe, you can meet the famous stilt houses, crafts markets and the Church San Francisco which was declared world heritage by Unesco.
