Quilpué, Chile

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Quilpué is called by the locals "Ciudad del Sol" (Sunny City) because compared to Valparaíso (only 30 minutes away) it has a lot more sunny days. It has excellent train, highway and road connections to Viña del Mar and Valparaíso. Since housing is cheaper in Quilpué, thousands of people commute every day to the coastal cities.

Local attractions include a zoo (one of only three in Chile), and the rural settings of Colliguay and the Marga-Marga Valley, both with basic facilities for camping and hiking.

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[edit] City facts

[edit] History

Pre-colombian settlements in the area existed long before the land was given to Mr. Rodrigo de Araya, by Governor Pedro de Valdivia in 1547. Mining was main economic activity for many years, until the land was further divided in the 17th century.

[edit] Local Government

The City Hall is located in Vicuña Mackenna #684. The city mayor is Mr. Mauricio Viñambres Adasme.

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Coordinates: 33°03′S, 71°27′W