Place to visit
Church of Nercón, Chile: what it is and when to go
Church of Nercón is a national monument of Chile (Castro, Chile). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is October to April. In December there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 54. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Chile: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- National monument of Chile · History, Temples
- Where
- Chile · Nercón
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- PMC Puerto Montt, 131 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Tu-Sa 10:00-18:00
- Website
- iglesiaschiloe.cl
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Coordinates
- -42.50113, -73.78543
What it is and where
Church of Nercón is a national monument of Chile (Castro, Chile). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Chile: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
UNESCO. Su construcción en su forma inicial se culminó en 1890, está construida de madera y su santa patrona es la Virgen de Gracia, cuya fiesta se celebra el 8 de septiembre, y su santo patrón el Arcángel Miguel, celebrado el 29 de septiembre.
It is in Castro, Chile, where this site lists 8 more places to see, 3.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -42.50113, -73.78543; the nearest main airport is El Tepual International Airport (PMC, Puerto Montt), 131 km as the crow flies. How to get around Chile (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
It is one of the History and Temples places in Chile. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Church of Nercón is October to April.
- JanBest time14:47
- FebBest time13:40
- MarBest time12:21
- AprBest time10:50
- MayPossible9:35
- JunPossible8:54
- JulPossible9:11
- AugPossible10:16
- SepPossible11:44
- OctBest time13:11
- NovBest time14:28
- DecBest time15:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 54. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | October to April | May to September |
| Temples | October to April | May to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Church of Nercón has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Chile in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Chile
To enter Chile there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book domestic flights and Torres del Paine places”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Chile checklist. Currency: Chilean peso (CLP); plugs: Type C and L · 220 V · 50 Hz (the Spanish two-pin plug usually works); emergencies: 133 police · 131 ambulance · 132 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Church of San Francisco, CastroNational monument of Chile2.8 km
- Escuela Museo de YutuyMuseum3.4 km
- Museo de Arte Moderno ChiloéMuseum4.6 km
- Fort TaucoFuerte Tauco6.3 km
- Church of VilupulliChurch12 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Chile guide.
More in Chile: History
- Rapa Nui National Park: Chilean national park, in Easter Island
- Sewell, Chile: company town in Chile
- Los Alerces National Park: national park of Argentina
- La Moneda Palace: seat of the president of the Republic of Chile
- Zapaleri: mountain in Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile
- Monte Verde: archaeological site in Llanquihue Province, Chile
Every Chile place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Church of Nercón?
It is a national monument of Chile. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Chile: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Church of Nercón?
October to April. In December there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 54.
How do you get to Church of Nercón?
The nearest main airport is El Tepual International Airport (PMC), 131 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Chile is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Chile map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Church of San Francisco, Castro, Escuela Museo de Yutuy, Museo de Arte Moderno Chiloé. The rest is in the Chile guide.
Keep reading
- Castro, Chile8 places to see in and around Castro, Chile, Chile: Chiloé National Park, Church of San Francisco, Castro, Church of Nercón. Best time: October to April.
- History175 places for history in Chile, from Rapa Nui National Park to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: October to April. Each with its own season by altitude and dayligh
- ChileBefore travelling to Chile: 8 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism for up to 90 days and a valid passport is enough; on entry…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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