Church of Nercón
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Gracia de Nercón
A UNESCO World Heritage wooden church south of Castro, with a tall bell tower and an interior of striking wood carvings painted to imitate marble, under a blue starry ceiling.
The Church of Nercón was built between 1879 and 1890 and is dedicated to Our Lady of Grace. Its bell tower, at about 37 meters, is one of the tallest among the Chiloé churches. Inside, the wooden columns are painted with marble-like patterns, and the ceiling shows a blue starry sky. Its restoration won an international award. It is about 4 kilometers from central Castro, roughly 10 minutes by taxi or bus. Opening times are irregular, and it is more reliably open in summer. You may ask the caretaker to open the doors and leave a donation.
Opening hours
Hours vary; about 10:00–18:00 in summer
Nearby sights
- Palafitos de Castro
- Church of San Francisco, Castro
- Feria Lillo
- Museo de Arte Moderno Chiloé (MAM)
- Church of Vilupulli
- Chonchi
- Lemuy Island Churches
- Church of Rilán