"Churches, churches, churches........." Top 5 Page for this destination Isla Chiloé by tini58de

Isla Chiloé Travel Guide: 48 reviews and 172 photos

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Chiloé is an archipelago which consists of 40 islands, 35 of them being inhabited. The people who live here are very friendly and have their own identity. They have a very special own mythology, folklore, their own cuisine and they live in a place that calls 150 wooden churches their own. These churches have been built by Jesuit missionaries during the 18th and 19th century and are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Unfortunately we only had a few hours time to visit, but we did get a nice overall view of what Chiloe has to offer - and I would LOVE to go back and explore some more!
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Last visit to Isla Chiloé: Nov 2003
Intro Updated Jun 26, 2005
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Reviews (6)

Wooden Architecture Favorites (2)

Wooden architecture has been used by two different groups with pretty different emphases: in the 16th century the... more travel advice

Chilote handicrafts Shopping (1)

When visiting the churches of Chiloe we had the chance of going to the artisanat of Dalcahue. The local handicrafts of... more travel advice

Traditional churches Favorites (2)

The Wooden Churches of Chiloé are considered UNESCO World Heritage. They are characterized by the best use of... more travel advice

Church of Achao Things to Do (3)

The Church of Achao was built in 1740 and is the oldest church still standig in Chiloé. The facade tower was remodeled... more travel advice

Comments (19)

Nemorino Jan 25, 2008 at 1:43 PM Report Abuse

Hi Christine, I continue to be amazed at some of the faraway places you have visited.
Escadora7 Nov 22, 2007 at 11:40 AM Report Abuse

Hello Christine! Nice Isla Chiloe page. How have you been? Hope all is well. Best wishes, Ash & Eve
nepalgoods Aug 8, 2007 at 9:22 PM Report Abuse

Lovely churches! Never heard of this place! But your page shows, how lovely it is! Thanks!
elpariente Apr 1, 2007 at 6:05 AM Report Abuse

I visited your pages before going to Chiloe and now I may comfirm that they are very good
camilo74 Nov 10, 2006 at 10:52 AM Report Abuse

One of my favourite places im Chile! so long i haven't been there!
andal13 Dec 29, 2004 at 2:31 PM Report Abuse

What a "churchy" place! ;-) But pretty lovely... Southern Chile is still in my dreams... ¡Feliz Año Nuevo! Happy 2005!
Trekki Nov 3, 2004 at 10:31 PM Report Abuse

Ahh - wonderful pictures - makes me think about visiting Chiloe too :-))) Auch Euch einen prachtvollen Tag, trotz komischen Wetters - halt Sonne im Herzel haben :-)
sachara May 2, 2004 at 12:18 AM Report Abuse

Great page and so informative, as always. I like the nice pictures of the architecture of the churches.
olja1234 Feb 28, 2004 at 12:28 PM Report Abuse

What an interesting place. In so short time you see so much. Thanks Christine!
IIGUANA Feb 24, 2004 at 7:16 AM Report Abuse

Nice Chiloe page... I can see that you did study your history. And I guess those socks are the warmest you'll ever had!!! Congrats on a nice page.