Boca Chica
Boca Chica is a marine channel in Biobío, Southern Chile. Boca Chica is situated nearby to the locality Taiguén.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Quiriquina Island.
Quiriquina Island
Island
Photo: Nellorolleri, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Quiriquina Island, Chile is located at the entrance to the Bay of Concepción, 11 km north of Talcahuano. In April, 1557, Don Garcia de Mendoza, Spanish governor of the Captaincy General of Chile, arrived at Concepción with a large force of infantry and established himself upon Quiriquina.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tomé.
Tomé
Town
Photo: Nellorolleri, Public domain.
Tomé is a port city and commune in the Biobío Region of Chile. It is bordered by Coelemu to the north, Ránquil and Florida to the east, Penco to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Tomé is situated 10 km east of Boca Chica.
Boca Chica
- Type: Marine channel
- Category: body of water
- Location: Biobío, Southern Chile, Chile, South America
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Latitude
-36.61667° or 36° 37′ southLongitude
-73.06667° or 73° 4′ westElevation
23 metres (75 feet)Open location code
47M89WMM+88GeoNames ID
3965292
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