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District of Lago Peñuelas
Región de Valparaíso - Chile

Valparaíso Region

The V Valparaíso Region (Spanish: V Región de Valparaíso) is one of Chile's 15 first order administrative divisions. With the country's third highest population of 1,539,852 million in 2002 and third smallest area of 16,396.1 km, the region is Chile's second most densely populated after the Santiago Metropolitan Region to the southeast. Its capital is the port city of Valparaíso, other important cities include Viña del Mar, Quillota, Quilpué and Villa Alemana.

Located at -33.0631, -71.6394 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Valparaíso Region

Federico Santa María Technical University

The Federico Santa María Technical University (Spanish: Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María) (UTFSM) (or simply Santa Maria University) is a Chilean university founded in 1926 in Valparaíso, Chile. The University has campuses in Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, Santiago, Talcahuano and Rancagua, as well as an international campus in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Santa María University is the alma mater of several prominent businessmen, engineers and Chilean scientists.

Located at -33.035, -71.5951 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Universities in Chile, Educational institutions established in 1929, Valparaíso, Universities in Valparaíso Region, Universities in Santiago Metropolitan Region

National Congress of Chile

The National Congress of Chile is the legislative branch of the government of the Republic of Chile. The National Congress of Chile was founded on July 4, 1811. It is a bicameral legislature comprised by the Chamber of Deputies (lower house), of 120 members and by the Senate (upper house), formed by 38 parliamentarians. The organisation of Congress and its powers and duties are defined in articles 42 to 59 of the current constitution and by the Constitutional Organic Law No. 18,918.

Located at -33.0478, -71.6058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Government of Chile, National legislatures, Bicameral legislatures

Laguna Verde, Chile

Laguna Verde is a Chilean town in the commune of Valparaíso in Valparaíso Province, Valparaíso Region. The town itself is small and quiet, feeling quite removed from hustle and bustle of nearby Valparaiso. Attractions include secluded beaches and miles of old logging roads perfect for mountain biking.

Located at -33.1, -71.6833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Beaches of Chile, Populated places in Valparaíso Province

Playa Ancha University of Educational Sciences

Playa Ancha University of Educational Sciences (Spanish: Universidad de Playa Ancha de Ciencias de la Educación) is a university in Chile. It is a derivative university part of the Chilean Traditional Universities, belonging to the select group of twenty five rector's Council universities. The university has on two campuses: the major one in Valparaíso on Calle Playa Ancha 850 and the second one in San Felipe.

Located at -33.0219, -71.6419 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Universities in Chile, Educational institutions established in 1948, Valparaíso, Universities in Valparaíso Region

Estadio Sausalito

Estadio Sausalito (Sausalito Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in Viña del Mar, Chile. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of CD Everton. The stadium holds 18,037 people and was built in 1929. The name comes from the near lagoon "Sausalito".

Located at -33.0144, -71.5352 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Football venues in Chile, 1962 FIFA World Cup stadiums, Sports venues in Valparaíso Region, Copa América stadiums, Multi-purpose stadiums in Chile

Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander

Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander, formerly known as Estadio Regional Chiledeportes and Estadio Playa Ancha, is a multi-purpose stadium in Valparaíso, Chile. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Santiago Wanderers. The stadium holds 18,500 people and was built in 1931.

Located at -33.022, -71.64 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Football venues in Chile, Sports venues in Valparaíso Region, Copa América stadiums, Multi-purpose stadiums in Chile

Chile Open (tennis)

The Chile Open is a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor red clay courts in Viña del Mar, Chile. It is currently part of the ATP World Tour 250 series of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) World Tour and the opening leg of the four-tournament Golden Swing.

Located at -32.993, -71.545 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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VTR Open, Tennis tournaments in Chile, Clay court tennis tournaments, ATP Tour, Recurring sporting events established in 1993

Viña del Mar International Song Festival

The Viña del Mar International Song Festival (Spanish: Festival Internacional de la Canción de Viña del Mar) is a music festival held annually during February since 1960 in Viña del Mar, Chile. It is considered the most important musical event in the Americas.

Located at -33.0297, -71.5525 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Music festivals in Chile, 2010 in Chile, Singing competitions, Recurring events established in 1960, Visitor attractions in Valparaíso Region

Valparaiso Sporting Club

Valparaiso Sporting Club is a thoroughbred horse race track in Viña del Mar, Valparaíso Region, Chile.

Located at -33.0225, -71.5393 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Horse racing venues in Chile, Copa América stadiums, Sports venues in Valparaíso Region

Iglesia de la Matriz

The Iglesia de La Matriz is a church in the city of Valparaíso, Chile. Located in the heart of the port district of the city, surrounded by cobblestone streets and houses it has a historical importance in the city and was declared a National Monument of Chile in 1971.

Located at -33.0363, -71.6322 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Roman Catholic churches in Chile, Valparaíso, Buildings and structures in Valparaíso Region, Religious buildings completed in 1842, Neoclassical architecture in Chile, Visitor attractions in Valparaíso Region

Quinta Vergara Amphitheater

The Quinta Vergara Amphitheater is an open-air amphitheater within the Parque Quinta Vergara located in Viña del Mar, Chile. The amphitheater is the site of the Viña del Mar International Song Festival held yearly in February. The venue is owned by the Viña del Mar Municipality.

Located at -33.0297, -71.5524 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Amphitheaters, Buildings and structures in Valparaíso Region, Music venues in Chile, Visitor attractions in Valparaíso Region

Yacht Club de Chile

The Yacht Club de Chile is a yacht club in Viña del Mar, Chile. This club was established in 1955. The Yacht Club de Chile is located in Caleta Higuerilla, a pleasant cove. Its club house has an attached restaurant with a swimming pool and palm trees. The club's marina provides electric connexions for moored yachts.

Located at -33.0083, -71.5194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Yacht clubs in Chile, Sports clubs established in 1955, Sports venues in Valparaíso Region, 1955 establishments in Chile

Hospital Carlos Van Buren

Hospital Carlos Van Buren is a hospital in Valparaíso, Chile.

Located at -33.0507, -71.6111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Hospitals in Chile, Valparaíso, Buildings and structures in Valparaíso Region

Wulff Castle

Current Headquarters for the Unidad de Patrimonio de la Municipalidad de Viña del Mar (Viña del Mar City Hall Patrimony Unit). Located on 37 Marina Avenue, it is almost hanging over the sea.

Located at -33.0191, -71.5652 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Gothic Revival architecture in Chile, Houses completed in 1917, Houses in Chile, Buildings and structures in Valparaíso Region, Visitor attractions in Valparaíso Region

Quinta Vergara

Quinta Vergara is a park located in Viña del Mar, Chile. The park features three major landmarks: the Palacio Vergara, the Quinta Vergara Amphitheater and a garden. Every year the park is home to the Viña del Mar International Song Festival.

Located at -33.0281, -71.5536 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Museums in Valparaíso Region, Geography of Valparaíso Region, Parks in Chile, Visitor attractions in Valparaíso Region

Hospital Naval Almirante Nef

The Almirante Nef Naval Hospital is the largest of the four hospitals in the health system of the Chilean Navy.

Located at -32.9983, -71.5442 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Hospitals in Chile, Buildings and structures in Valparaíso Region, Chilean Navy

San Francisco Church, Valparaíso

San Francisco Church (Spanish: Iglesia de San Francisco) is a Catholic church located in Barón Hill, Valparaíso, Chile. The church served as lighthouse to the navigants who were arriving Valparaíso until the early 20th century, being the first recognizable point of the city. Valparaíso is often nicknamed with the diminutive form of Francisco: Pancho. The church was constructed by the Franciscan community. The construction works ended in 1846.

Located at -33.0395, -71.6005 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Churches in Chile, National Monuments of Chile, Buildings and structures in Valparaíso Region, Valparaíso, Religious buildings completed in 1846, 19th-century church buildings, Visitor attractions in Valparaíso Region

Trolleybuses in Valparaíso

Trolleybuses in Valparaíso, Chile, have provided a portion of the public transit service since 1952. The trolleybus system is the second-oldest in South America. The originally state-owned system has been privately owned since 1982, and since 1994 it has been Chile's only operational trolleybus system. Almost two-thirds of its vehicles were built in 1946–52 by the Pullman-Standard Company, and they are the oldest trolleybuses in regular service anywhere in the world.

Located at -33.0462, -71.6045 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Trolleybus systems by city, Public transport in Chile, Valparaíso, Visitor attractions in Valparaíso Region, National Monuments of Chile

Biblioteca Santiago Severín

Biblioteca Santiago Severín is a public library located in Valparaiso, Chile. It was established in 1873, and it holds 80,000 volumes. The current building was built between 1912 and 1919, was damaged during the February 27, 2010 earthquake and later restored. It was declared National Monument in 1998.

Located at -33.045, -71.6194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Libraries in Chile, Buildings and structures in Valparaíso Region, Education in Valparaíso Region, Library buildings completed in 1919

Arco Británico

The Arco Británico (Spanish for British Arch) is a monument on Avenida Brasil, in Valparaíso, Chile. It was donated to the town in 1910 by the British community there to mark the centenary of the Independence of Chile. Designed by the Chilean architect Alfredo Azancot, the arch was unveiled in 1911.

Located at -33.0447, -71.6206 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Valparaíso Region, Buildings and structures completed in 1911, Triumphal arches, Monuments and memorials in Chile

Peñuelas Lake

Peñuelas Lake is a reservoir in Valparaíso Region, Chile. It supplies drinking water to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar. The reservoir and the surrounding area are protected within Lago Peñuelas National Reserve, which is part of La Campana-Peñuelas Biosphere Reserve.

Located at -33.1667, -71.45 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Reservoirs in Chile, Geography of Valparaíso Region

Laguna del Inca

Laguna del Inca is a lake in Valparaíso Region, Chile, close to the border with Argentina. Portillo ski resort is located at the southern end of the lake, near Chile Route 60. The stream that drains the lake is a tributary of the Juncalillo River, which flows into the Juncal River.

Located at -33.1667, -71.45 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Lakes of Chile, Geography of Valparaíso Region

Plaza Aníbal Pinto

The Plaza Aníbal Pinto is a plaza built on reclaimed land in Valparaíso, Chile. Formerly Plaza del Orden, Plaza Aníbal Pinto is named after Aníbal Pinto. It features a fountain called "Fuente de Neptuno" (Fountain of Neptune), which was erected in 1892.

Located at -33.0432, -71.6246 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Squares in Chile

Plaza Sotomayor

The Plaza Sotomayor is a plaza in Valparaíso, Chile. It is named after Rafael Sotomayor. The square is lined by buildings occupying full block-fronts of the streets that flank it. The focus of the square is the monument that honors the Chilean sailors who fell during the Battle of Iquique and the Battle of Punta Gruesa. The plaza and surrounding buildings was designated a Zona Típica on January 23, 1979.

Located at -33.0385, -71.6288 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Squares in Chile