Church of San Francisco

Scenic and quaint, Chiloé boasts misty rolling hills, warm friendly people and a fascinating seafaring history. But it’s the island’s magnificent churches that really pull in the crowds, each with their own unique color scheme to provide a reference point for fishermen at sea. Around 70 of these marvels were constructed almost entirely from native wood in the Chilota architectural style, an attractive mix of European Jesuit form and traditional indigenous design which has earned UNESCO recognition.