Pioneras Casa Cervecera

Chiloé


True to its name, two pioneering local female brewers opened Castro's first craft brewpub, a supremely cozy retreat in Nercón. The 11 varieties on tap are all brewed in-house, while the bottle menu includes US brews rarely seen in Chile (Rogue, Goose Island) and a handful of Belgians. The IPAs are a work in progress, but the imperial red ale should please connoisseurs.

Pub grub is also served. Bus 2 (CH$350) from O'Higgins stops right in front until 8:30pm; afterwards, it's a 30-minute-odd walk. Alternately, get an Uber (CH$2000 to CH$2800).


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Chiloé attractions

2. Puente Gamboa Mirador

1.6 MILES

The east side of the bridge into town offers the best viewpoint for Palofitos Gamboa.

3. Museo Regional de Castro

1.69 MILES

This museum, half a block south from Plaza de Armas, houses a well-organized collection of Huilliche relics, musical instruments, traditional farm…

4. Iglesia San Francisco de Castro

1.77 MILES

Italian Eduardo Provasoli chose a marriage of neo-Gothic and classical architecture in his design for the elaborate Iglesia San Francisco, one of Chiloé's…

5. Feria Alcalde José Sandoval Gomez

2.08 MILES

Castro's well-conceived fresh market, new in 2017, is located a bit off the beaten path but is worth a trip for its colorful architecture and wide range…

6. Santa Maria de Rilán

8.06 MILES

Rilán's Santa Maria de Rilán church, one of Chiloé's Unesco-listed houses of worship, is fashioned from a potpourri of the island's native hardwoods…

7. Crafts Fair

10.87 MILES

You'll find the island's most authentic arts and crafts here, dominated by sweaters, socks, and hats woven from oveja (wool) and dyed with natural…

8. Nuestra Señora de Los Dolores

11 MILES

Founded in 1849, this church is another one of the island's 16 protected by Unesco. A complete restoration was finished in 2015, which gave everything a…