Valparaíso Region

The Valparaíso region begins approximately 50 km to the north and west of Santiago de Chile, belonging to the region in addition the Chilean overseas territories (eg, Easter Island). The capital city of Valparaíso is also the seat of the Chilean National Congress ( National Congress ).

The climate is Mediterranean in coastal areas.

Administrative structure

The region V Valparaíso consists of eight provinces:

To Valparaíso Province additionally includes the overseas territories of Juan Fernández Islands, San Felix and San Ambrosio. For the province Easter Island ( Isla de Pascua ) additionally includes the island of Salas y Gómez.

Geography and climate

The region is located in the west the Pacific Ocean and to the east lie the Andes and the Argentine border. To the north is the Región de Coquimbo and to the south the Región Metropolitana and the Región del Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins.

The overseas territories in the Pacific are:

  • Easter Island Isla de Pascua
  • Juan Fernández Islands
  • San Felix
  • San Ambrosio
  • Sala y Gómez

Major cities in the region V:

  • Valparaíso
  • Viña del Mar
  • San Antonio
  • Quillota
  • Quilpué
  • San Felipe
  • La Ligua
  • Villa Alemana
  • Los Andes
  • Limache

Major rivers in the region V:

  • Río Aconcagua
  • Río Maipo
  • Río Petorca

History

The bay at Valparaiso was inhabited in pre-Hispanic times by the Chango, an ethnic group of fisheries and agriculture devoted themselves.

The bay was discovered in 1536 by the Spaniard Juan de Saavedra. His ship was sent by Diego de Almagro. The foundation of the city takes place in the year 1544 by Don Juan Bautista Pastene.

First, during the colonial period, to Valparaiso but only developed slowly and remained a small village, also because of the numerous raids by pirates.

Only with the development of trade relations with Britain and the United States has accelerated the development of the late 18th century. With the opening of the Panama Canal in 1914, the role of Valparaíso ended up being most important Pacific port in South America.

On March 31, 1866, the City of Valparaíso was bombed in the Spanish- South American war of a Spanish fleet, while the city was heavily destroyed.

August 16, 1906 a very strong earthquake shook a tsunami Valparaíso, now standing near the shoreline buildings are almost exclusively from the aftermath of the earthquake.

Discovery of the Overseas Territories:

  • Easter Island in 1722 for the Dutchman Jacob Roggeveen
  • Juan Fernandez Islands in 1574 by Juan Fernández
  • San Felix in 1574 by Juan Fernández
  • San Ambrosio in 1574 by Juan Fernández
  • Salas y Gómez in 1708 by the Spanish captain Salas y Gómez

Tourism

The major port cities of Valparaíso and San Antonio as the swank Urlabsort Viña del Mar are very popular tourist destinations. The Port miles, the historic places attract many visitors. In the middle of the region are large wine-growing areas that invite you to visit. To the east of the Andes lie with their ski resorts.

A few kilometers east of quillota the La Campana National Park, with its palm forests.

Economy

The region V is one of the strongest economic regions in Chile. The ports of Valparaiso and San Antonio wrap a large part of the Chilean import and export. The infrastructure of the area is very well served by railways and highways (eg with the Panamericana ).

Tourism plays throughout the region a very important role, next to agriculture with fruit and wine, as well as the fishing industry is an important economic factor.

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