Church of Vilupulli

The Church of Vilupulli stands with a steep-pitched roof and features traditional wooden construction techniques of the Chiloé Archipelago region.

Built at the beginning of the 20th century, this religious structure received its National Monument of Chile designation in 1971 and UNESCO World Heritage status in 2000.

The church represents the fusion of European religious architecture with local craftsmanship, demonstrated through its wooden construction methods and regional architectural elements.

Located at latitude -42.605329 and longitude -73.788047, the church occupies 0.54 hectares and belongs to the San Carlos parish in the Diocese of Ancud.

Saint Anthony serves as the patron saint of this church, with annual celebrations taking place on June 13 to honor this spiritual figure.

Location: Chonchi

Made from material: wood

Part of: Churches of Chiloé

GPS coordinates: -42.60533,-73.78805

Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:24