CONCEPCION
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The capital of the region, Concepcion has great cultural life and incredible urban and tourist services. The Barrio Universitario is an artistic patrimony, in which you can find museums, musicals and cinema festivals, as well as less formal cultural demonstrations. Located in the middle of a beautiful landscape, it´s surrounding by Caracol Hill, as well as the Andalien and Bio Bio Rivers. Concepcion is one of the main cities in the country, It has 200,000 inhabitants and combines perfectly nature and history.
Destination's information:
Attractions: Flora and fauna. Important urban center
Activities: Trekking, photography.
Location: Biobío
How to get there: From Santiago: Airway, to Carriel Sur Airport
From Los Angeles: Land route, by Route 156
From Arauco: Land route, by Route 160
From Chillan: Land route, by Route Itata.
When to go: All year long.
Weather: Moderate weather. In the shore, there is a warm moderate weather with rains during winter time and great humidity. In the interior, the temperature oscillates between day and night time. In altitude the weather is cold.
Services: Housing, food, transportation, outdoor activities, camping.
Surroundings: Pescadores Llico Bay, Contulmo, El Toro Cave, Dichato, Lota Fortress or Prat Balcony, Lanalhue Lake, Laraquete, Chiflon del Diablo Mine, Lenga bay and beach, Talcahuano.