Palafitos, fishermen's traditional wood houses on stilts, Castro, Chiloé Island, Chile
Fishermen's traditional wood houses (palafitos) rise on stilts in Castro on Chiloé Island, in Los Lagos Region, Zona Austral, Chile, South America. Colorful boats are moored on the sea water below. Founded in 1576, Castro is the capital of Chiloé Province. Isla de Chiloé is the largest island in Chile.