The Región Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins is lying in centralChile. It connects to the regions immediately to the south Valparaíso and Metropolitana de Santiago at. Capital is Rancagua.
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Regions
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places
- 1 Rancagua
, 200,000 inhabitants, the capital. Due to good transport links to Santiago, today it is almost a dormitory city in the metropolis.
- 2 San Fernando
, 50,000 inhabitants
- 3 San Vicente de Tagua-Tagua
, approx. 47,000 inhabitants
- 4 Rengo
, 40,000 inhabitants
- 5 Pichilemu
, 10,000 inhabitants, bathing and especially surfing metropolis on the Pacific, also known for an archaeological site from the Neolithic Age.
- 6 San Francisco de Mostazal
Other goals
background
The O'Higgins region is densely populated because of the pleasant Mediterranean climate and easy access to Santiago. It is the narrowest region in the country in north-south direction after the metropolitan region of Santiago.
language
getting there
Santiago Airport is a good starting point for the region, which is very well connected to the capital region by public transport.
mobility
Bus and train lines connect the places with each other and with Santiago.
Tourist Attractions
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activities
The Pacific coast is one of the most famous surfing areas in South America.
kitchen
nightlife
In Rancagua, which is considered the folklore capital of Chile, the Chilean Rodeo championships instead of. Rodeo is a national sport in Chile, so this event is a folk festival with a variety of side events. The city is also the seat of an international jazz festival.
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Web links
- http://www.dellibertador.cl/ - Official website of the Región del Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins