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Central Chile

Central Chile is one of the most important regions of . It is where you will find Santiago, a number of charming small towns in the Andean highlands, the largest ski resort in Chile, and important seaside ports like Valparaiso.
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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Santiago and Valparaíso.

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is the capital and economic center of . With its many museums, events, theaters, restaurants, bars and other entertainment and cultural opportunities, it is also the cultural center of the country.

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is a city of almost 300,000 people on the Pacific coast of Central Chile. Frequently referred to as simply Valpo, it is about 120 km west of the capital, .

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is a holiday town with beaches in Central Chile, south of . is a crossbreed of a sleepy fishing village and an international surf destination.

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Rancagua and Viña del Mar.

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is a city in the O'Higgins Region. It is somewhat of a tourist destination, though largely because of the vineyards that have been developed in the surrounding area. also offers sports centers and easy access to smaller villages and towns.

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is a beach resort town close to in Central Chile. It's the most important beach in the country. It plays host to a famous music festival every year in late-February.

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is a city of 220,000 people in Central Chile. It is the capital of Province and of Maule Region. personifies the Chilean characteristics of being isolated, insular and very local.

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is a small archipelago 670 km off the coast of Central Chile. They are remote islands, home to about 900 people who survive on lobster fishing and several hundred tourists who make the obscure islands a vacation destination each year.

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is a town of 67,000 people about 80 km north of in Central Chile in the fertile Aconcagua valley. Beautiful nevados dot the horizon and the vineyards in the area make for scenic daytrips.

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is a town of 10,000 people, and a popular summer destination on the central coast of .

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is a small city in the Colchagua Valley region of Central Chile, famous for its surrounding vineyards.

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is a ski resort in Central Chile. It is close to the Argentine border, and the skiing area runs right across the serpentine road to .

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is a large ski resort in the Andes mountains of Central Chile, close to . The resort has a skiable area of 900 hectares, snowmaking capability available, and on-site lodging and resort services.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Museum of Precolombian Art and Central Station.

Museum
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The Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art is an art museum dedicated to the study and display of pre-Columbian artworks and artifacts from and .

Railway station
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, also known as Alameda station, is a major railway station in Santiago, Chile. It serves the south of the country and is the city's primary railway hub.

Museum
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The , located in , , is one of the major centers for Chilean art and for broader art. Established in 1880, the organization is managed by the Artistic Union.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Central Santiago and West and South.

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The Historic Center is the traditional financial downtown district in . It comprises the historical center, including Cerro Santa Lucia, historic and public buildings.

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Western and Southern Santiago comprises a variety of districts of the downtown of . If you travel to the city by plane or train, here is where you will end up.

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The northern part of starts from Bellavista and ranges out to the city borders in the north comprising the municipalities of Recoleta, Independencia, Renca, Quilicura and Huecuraba.

Central Chile

Latitude
-33.4627° or 33° 27′ 46″ south
Longitude
-70.6618° or 70° 39′ 42″ west
Open location code
47RFG8PQ+W7
Open­Street­Map ID
node 8281555122
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­region
Wiki­data ID
Q2171004
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