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- Destinations
- South America
- Chile
- Isla Grande de Chiloé
- Castro
Castro
Castro is the main town on Chiloé Island, famous for its
colourful rows of palafitos (stilted houses) lining the estuaries,
excellent seafood and traditional handicrafts. With an eclectic
blend of Chilote culture and modern development, Castro is a
popular summer destination for Chilean and Argentinean tourists and
has a laid back holiday feel to it. One of the town's most
interesting features is the San Francisco Church, painted in
dazzling pastel colours. The town itself is full of interesting
sights however, including craft markets, the regional museum, and
the MAM Gallery. There are a range of restaurants and shops, and a
few bars and clubs to keep the fun going at night. The town also
provides access to the nearby islands of the Chiloé archipelago and
the Parque Nacional Chiloé.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language is Spanish.
Money
The local currency is the Chilean Peso (CLP), which is divided
into 100 centavos. Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club and to a lesser
extent, American Express, are accepted in most large shops and
hotels. Travellers cheques, particularly in US Dollars, are welcome
in major towns, where there are banks and
cambiosoffering currency exchange services. ATMs are
widely available.
Time
Mainland is GMT -4 (GMT -3 from October to March). Easter
Island is GMT -6 (GMT -5 from October to March).