The 60 churches that are scattered throughout the Chiloé islands are by far the attractions to see on the island. Constructed in the 17th and 18th Centuries, they reflect the complex cultural make up of these islands.  Majority are located close to the coast, usually protected by mountains in the North and protected from rain in the South.

All the churches have a tower at the front of the church which makes these churches distinct. The tower, always symmetrical, has an entrance-portico and a pediment; it serves as base for the cross and the bells; it also serves as a natural lighthouse of sorts, since sailors could see them from out at sea.  The inside of the churches contain a basilica floor and three naves. They are a mix of stone and wood.

The wood now days looks gray. These Chiloé churches are very reflective of the islands’ culture. Sixteen of these Churches were declared as part of Mankind's Heritage by the United Nations Organization for the Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO).