Quiriquina Lighthouse
Quiriquina Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Talcahuano, Concepción Province, Biobío. Quiriquina Lighthouse is situated nearby to Quiriquina Island.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
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 8 km east of Quiriquina Lighthouse.
Quiriquina Lighthouse
- Type: Lighthouse
- Also known as: “Isla Quiriquina Lighthouse”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Talcahuano, Concepción Province, Biobío, Southern Chile, Chile, South America
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Latitude
-36.61049° or 36° 36′ 38″ southLongitude
-73.05142° or 73° 3′ 5″ westElevation
94 metres (308 feet)Open location code
47M89WQX+RCGeoNames ID
11906232
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