Places to visit near

Castro

Castro is a town in Los Lagos Region district, Chile of about 29,926 people. Within 50 km by road there are 217 places to visit: 58 churches, 29 beaches & coast and 23 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Iglesia San Francisco, Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Gracia and Fort Tauco.

42.4721° S, 73.7732° WPop. 29,926

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Within 30 km196 places
Within 50 km217
Must-see32
Notable48
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Castro

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:05 pm

63 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Castro
  2. Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Graciachurch · 30 min
  3. Fort Taucofort · 1.5 hrs
  4. Iglesia Santa Maríachurch · 30 min
  5. Santuario de la Naturaleza Humedal Bahía Curaco de Vélezchurch · 30 min
  6. Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Los Doloreschurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Castro
Today’s loopCastroStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Castro?

Iglesia San Francisco (church, about 2 km), Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Gracia (church, about 4 km), Fort Tauco (fort, about 11 km), Iglesia Santa María (church, about 16 km), Santuario de la Naturaleza Humedal Bahía Curaco de Vélez (church, about 18 km), Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Los Dolores (church, about 18 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Castro?

217 places on Spotwander: 58 churches, 29 beaches & coast, 23 wildlife, forests & gardens, 24 other attractions, 24 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Castro?

Ipunje Castro, about 1 km by road; Parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Castro?

Aituy. Chiloé, about 1 km by road; Playa La Puntilla (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Castro?

Start in Castro, visit Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Gracia, then Fort Tauco, then Iglesia Santa María, then Santuario de la Naturaleza Humedal Bahía Curaco de Vélez, then Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Los Dolores, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

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