Church of Tenaún
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Patrocinio de Tenaún
A blue-and-white UNESCO-listed church in a seaside fishing village. Its three-tower façade and star motifs are unique among Chiloé's churches.
Tenaún Church was built in 1845. Its deep blue exterior is decorated with white stars, and its three-tower façade, with the central tower tallest, is rare among Chiloé's churches. It faces a calm bay and fishing village. The church is usually open during the day, and visitors can see the blue vaulted ceiling inside. Tenaún is about 37 km northeast of Dalcahue, roughly 45 minutes by car. From here you can continue north to the fishing village of Tenco and catch a boat to Isla Mechuque.
Opening hours
About 10:00–18:00 (depends on season)
Nearby sights
- Mechuque Island
- Church of Achao
- Curaco de Vélez
- Dalcahue Church & Market
- Church of Rilán
- Feria Lillo
- Church of San Francisco, Castro
- Palafitos de Castro