Go BackChillán is a city in the Biobío Region of Chile. It covers 511 sq km (197 sq mi) and has a populaiton of 162,000 (2011 estimate).
Bernardo O'Higgins Memorial at Plaza de Armas de Chillán, ChileSource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Estatuabernardo.jpg
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Although generally grouped as part of southern Chile, Chillán is in fact close to the geographical center of the country. It was founded in 1580 as San Bartolomé de Chillán by Martín de Gamboa. The town is most famous for producing Bernardo O'Higgins, Chile's hero of independence from Spain.
Visiting Chillán
You can reach Chillán from Santiago by bus and train. The journey is about five hours.
San Francisco Parish Church, ChillánSource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Parroquiasanfransicochillan.jpg
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Sights & Attractions in Chillán
- Escuela de México
A primary school with murals painted by Mexican artists David Alfara Siqueiros and Xavier Guerrero. - Mercado Chillán
An indoor food market with outlets selling local delicacies and specialities.
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