Chile Guide
Chiloé
Castro
Built on a small promontory at the head of a twenty-kilometre fjord, CASTRO occupies an unusual position both physically and historically. Founded in 1567, it's the third-oldest city in Chile, but it never became strategically important because it's a terrible harbour for sailing ships. It only flourished because the Jesuits chose to base their mission here, as a result of their efforts it became a centre of evangelism, education and commerce.
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