Chonchi
A town built up a hillside in tiers, called the 'city of three levels.' Its colorful wooden houses and the UNESCO-listed San Carlos Church overlook the bay, and it is the gateway town to the national park.
Chonchi lies about 23 kilometers south of Castro. Its streets rise in tiers up the slope, earning it the nickname 'the city of three levels.' The main street, Calle Centenario, has wooden houses from the early 20th century on both sides. The blue and yellow three-tiered arcaded façade of the San Carlos Church is a World Heritage site. A seaside walkway offers views of Lemuy Island, and ferries leave from the harbor. Minibuses from Castro take about 30 minutes. Chonchi is often visited along with the Vilupulli Church and the Cucao national park.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Church of Vilupulli
- Lemuy Island Churches
- Church of Nercón
- Feria Lillo
- Palafitos de Castro
- Church of San Francisco, Castro
- Museo de Arte Moderno Chiloé (MAM)
- Church of Rilán