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Talcahuano

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Talcahuano is the sixth largest city in Chile, located some 20 km to the west from Ciudad de Penco. The capital city Santiago is in 560 km to the north-east. It has a population of 253,000 people. People mostly visit Talcahuano to see its museum ships.

The nearest airport Carriel Sur Intl (IATA: CCP) is about 10 km away.

The most popular tourist attractions in Talcahuano

1. Huáscar (ship)
Huáscar is a 19th century small armoured turret ship of a type similar to a monitor. She was built in Britain for Peru and played a significant role in the War of the Pacific against Chile before being captured and commissioned with the Chilean Navy. Today she is one of the few surviving ships of her type. The ship has been restored and is currently commissioned as a memorial ship.

If you have already seen Talcahuano, there are still plenty of things to do on the outskirts of the city. If you are around, try one of the following places:

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Huáscar (ship)

Huáscar is a 19th century small armoured turret ship of a type

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Juan Pablo II Bridge

The Juan Pablo II Bridge, also known as Puente Nuevo ('New Bridge'),

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Sonesta Hotel Concepcion

starting $97

Radisson Petra Concepcion

starting $95

Holiday Inn Express Concepcion

starting $80

Wyndham Garden Concepcion

starting $0

Hotel Alborada

starting $63

Ibis Concepcion

starting $43

Hotel Diego de Almagro Lomas Verdes

starting $60

Hotel El Araucano

starting $65

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