Castro Travel Guide
Chile
Castro is a small city of 29,926 people on Chiloé Island in southern Chile. It is a coastal base for exploring the island and its surrounding waters.
Travellers arriving by air use Gamboa Airport (WCA), which serves Castro. The nearby coastline is part of the island’s appeal, although there are no named notable beaches within 40 kilometres of the city.
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Population
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Pays in CLP
Plug type Type C & Type L (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 133
Dial code +56
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Chile for good service. While not legally required, it is widely practiced, especially in the service industry. Bills in restaurants may already include "propina", but it is optional and can be adjusted.
Best time to visit Castro
Jan
19°6Feb
19°10Mar
16°15Apr
14°15May
11°17Jun
10°20Jul
10°16Aug
11°16Sep
11°18Oct
14°13Nov
15°15Dec
17°11Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Castro
Museo de Arte Moderno Chiloé
art museum
0.6 km
Estadio Municipal de Castro
stadium arena
2.9 km
Museo Regional de Castro
museum
3.6 km
Parroquia Sagrado Corazon De Jesus
christian place of worship
2 km
Cine Hoyts
movie theater
3.4 km
Centro cultural REX
cultural center
3.6 km
Iglesia Nueva Vida
christian place of worship
2.6 km
Parque Nacional De Cucao
park
3.3 km
Getting there
Gamboa Airport · 4.6 km
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