Castro is a city and commune on Chiloé Island in Chile. Castro is the capital of the Chiloé Province in the Los Lagos Region. The city is located on Estero de Castro on the eastern coast of central Chiloé Island. This position provides Castro with a good access to the eastern islands of Chiloé Archipelago as well as to the open ocean through Cucao and Huillinco to the west.
Panoramic view of Castro
Colourful palafitos in Castro
Wharf in Gamboa
Wooden chapel in Gamboa
Chiloé Island also known as Greater Island of Chiloé, is the largest island of the Chiloé Archipelago off the west coast of Chile, in the Pacific Ocean. The island is located in southern Chile, in the Los Lagos Region.
Chiloé National Park in December 2003
Ferry between Chilean mainland and Chiloé Island.
Panoramic view of Castro.
Four meter deep midden on the coast of Nercón, Fjord of Castro.