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Chiloé


This wonderfully whimsical spot is one of Castro's havens for gastronomes. Creative takes calling on the wares of local farmers produce outstanding dishes, from tuna with potato and yellow-pepper puree to coriander-crusted hake with chickpea curry, as well as local oysters. Seafood isn't served out of season and tables are set with proper Laguiole cutlery.

There's a long list of wines and regional beers to fuel the foodie fun. Reserve ahead.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Chiloé attractions

1. Iglesia San Francisco de Castro

0.22 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…

2. Museo Regional de Castro

0.3 MILES

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

3. Puente Gamboa Mirador

0.53 MILES

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

4. Feria Alcalde José Sandoval Gomez

0.67 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

7.31 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

8.89 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

9.01 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…