Colina, Chile

Colina on the map of Chile

Colina is a city in the middle of the South American Andean country Chile. It is situated in the Región Metropolitana de Santiago, has 65,028 inhabitants (as of 2005) and is the capital of the province of Chacabuco.

Geography

Colina is located about 26 km north of the capital Santiago at around 900 meters above sea level. The city is known mainly for its thermal baths and the Battle of Chacabuco. The climate is Mediterranean.

Colina has become known in recent years by the numerous new housing estates in Chicureo district. Two new highways connecting Chicureo with Santiago and Vitacura.

History

The Incas inhabited the area already around 1400. Pedro de Vizcarra founded in 1599 at a Hacienda Chacabuco, which were later used by the Jesuits. 1622 was a church, which is a national monument today. On November 24, 1723 the land was acquired by Colina by R. Padre Maestro Joseph F. de Carvajal and then divided into small plots. From 12 February to 14 February 1817, the Battle of Chacabuco was held near the city. It formed the basis for the independence of Chile. On 22 December 1891, formed the community Colina and on 25 May 1896, this town charter.

Established in 1958 a NASA satellite tracking station near Colina. Today, the headquarters of the Chilean reaction forces (Special Forces) in Colina is located.

Attractions

The Termas de Colina are great hot springs that attract with its 25 ° C warm water many tourists. In addition, the old Inca settlements and monuments of the Battle of Chacabuco are often visited destinations. The church Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción de Colina is a national monument since 1971.

Economy

The area around Colina is agricultural. Because of its proximity to Santiago, the city is also a major service center. Otherwise, especially tourism plays an important role.

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