Castro is in the middle of the island, which is 160 km. long from north to south. To the west of Castro between the gulf of Ancud and the gulf of Corcovado, there are numerous islands of different sizes, like Caucahué, Buta-Chauques, Meullín, Quenac, San Pedro, and others. An important characteristic of Castro is its architecture based on the construction of houses on the water, called palafitos, which confer an unusual landscape, full of grace and poetry. The main economic activity of Castro is fishing, complemented by agriculture. The production is for local consumption.

San Francisco Church is the grand church which awes the visitor with its high arched ceilings, carved pillars and rows of pews for the devoted. The church is made of timber tapped from the nearby forests.

The Chiloe National Park gives the visitor a glance into the wildlife of Chiloe region. One of the places of interest of the Castro Chile Tours, the Park is perhaps one of the best-kept secrets of Chile.

Museum of Modern Art is a must see for art lovers and has paintings by some of the most prominent artists of Chile.