Pichilemu

Pichilemu is a city in Chile. It has 12,598 inhabitants (as of 2002) and is the capital of Cardenal Caro Province. It is situated in the Región del Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins. The city is known as a surfing paradise in South America.

Geography and climate

Pichilemu is located around 126 kilometers west of San Fernando right on the Pacific Ocean.

History

The name of the city comes from the Mapuche language, Mapudungun the, and means something like Small forest.

1544 was Juan Gómez de Almagro the country by Pedro de Valdivia awarded. Over the years, smaller land units were distributed in the area. In the 19th century, slowly formed a village with streets, this was built by the landowner family Ortúzar Cuevas.

On 22 December 1891, the Municipality of Pichilemu was created by decree of President Jorge Montt Álvarez. Jose Maria Caro in 1894 the first mayor. Agustín Ross Edwards recognized the tourist qualities Pichilemu and the infrastructure built strong.

Tourism

Pichilemu bills itself as the main surfing area in the Pacific region of South America. Every year, many European and American surfers the city's beaches. The beach sections Infiernillo Beach, La Puntillia and Punta de Lobos are the main contact areas of the surfers. Are held each year, many international and national surfing competitions in Pichilemu. On average, the waves between 2 and 2.5 m high.

The Ruta de la Sal performs the salt works on the coast at Cáhuil, Barrancas, La Villa, El Bronce, La Palmilla and La Plaza.

A procession, which is dedicated to Saint Andrew since 1866 and annually on 30 November ( Andre Astag ) is gone.

In the city and surrounding area are small forests and parks, such as the Municipal Park Agustín Ross Edwards, who is a national monument since 1988. Magnificent lagoon and the river Est. Nilahue 10 km south of the city are ideal for hiking and picnics.

At Punta de Lobos, a size number of sea lions on rocks on the Pacific.

Economy

Pichilemu practically lives off tourism; Agriculture and fisheries are not as significant.

Currently a reforestation program of the FAO and the CONAF runs in Pichilemu area.

Demography

Photo Gallery

Ross Hotel

José Arrano House

Cáhuil Bridge