EARTHQUAKE IN CHILE: IMPORTANT NOTICE
The big earthquake that hit our country early on February 27 had a serious impact on the Maule and Bío Bío regions. The Cities of Concepción, Talca, Talcahuano, Constitución, Lota and small settlements located on the Pacific shore near these cities were the most affected. The rest of the Chilean cities remain stable and operating normally. Their airports have been opened and their flights resumed, and so have public and communication services. Nevertheless, we recommend that you make contact with local operators (hotel managers and travel agencies) or with the Chilean Tourist Office, which has implemented an online service to keep people informed about the situation in each area (www.sernatur.cl).
As of today, the City of Santiago, as well as the most representative cities to the North and South of the capital, such as Arica, Iquique, San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, La Serena, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chillán, Los Angeles, Temuco, Puerto Varas, Frutillar, Puerto Montt, the Island of Chiloé, Isla de Pascua, Pucón, Villarrica and all the southern districts up to Punta Arenas, the country continues to operate normally. We are all distressed by everything that has happened but we will remain together to overcome this terrible moment.
Keep your head up, Chile!!! We are here for you.
The big earthquake that hit our country early on February 27 had a serious impact on the Maule and Bío Bío regions. The Cities of Concepción, Talca, Talcahuano, Constitución, Lota and small settlements located on the Pacific shore near these cities were the most affected. The rest of the Chilean cities remain stable and operating normally. Their airports have been opened and their flights resumed, and so have public and communication services. Nevertheless, we recommend that you make contact with local operators (hotel managers and travel agencies) or with the Chilean Tourist Office, which has implemented an online service to keep people informed about the situation in each area (www.sernatur.cl).
As of today, the City of Santiago, as well as the most representative cities to the North and South of the capital, such as Arica, Iquique, San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, La Serena, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chillán, Los Angeles, Temuco, Puerto Varas, Frutillar, Puerto Montt, the Island of Chiloé, Isla de Pascua, Pucón, Villarrica and all the southern districts up to Punta Arenas, the country continues to operate normally. We are all distressed by everything that has happened but we will remain together to overcome this terrible moment.
Keep your head up, Chile!!! We are here for you.
Corridor: Center l Province: VIII Región del Biobio
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles - Photos: Jorge González
he City of Los Ángeles is the provincial capital of the Bío-Bío Region and is located in a beautiful central valley lying only 150 meters above sea level. It is bordered by the Laja River (to the North) and the Bío-Bío (to the South). Therefore, in the times of the colony, this place was known as “Laja Island”.
The weather is good and favorable for human settlement. Agriculture and forest exploitation are the two major industries, which provide the cellulose plants established there with raw material and inputs.
Located 514 kilometers to the South of Santiago and 560 kilometers to the North of Puerto Montt, this city has a population of approximately 145 thousand inhabitants and concentrates the largest offer of cultural, tourist and commercial services in the area. It has a wide range of accommodation options, restaurants and services which have placed it in an outstanding position.
Los Ángeles started on the shores of the Bío-Bío River, where the Hispanic and Indian cultures mingled during three centuries. Their vestiges and heritage may be appreciated at the local museum, called La Alta Frontera (The High Frontier).
Considered as an operations center, visitors staying at the city may go on tours and excursions around the various local tourist destinations. The Laja Falls, Nahuelbuta National Park (the closest monkey-puzzle reserve to the Pacific Ocean), the Andes Mountain Range, El Laja National Park and the beautiful surroundings of the Antuco Volcano stand out.
Los Ángeles is the right city to approach activities such as fishing, ski, horseback riding, hiking, canoeing, adventure travel and photography, as well as to appreciate the historical and cultural manifestations presented to visitors as they tour around its streets.
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