Concón, Chile

Playa Amarilla, Concón, Chile
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Concón is a city in Valparaíso Province, Chile. It covers 76 sq km (29.3 sq mi) and has a population of 32,000 people (2012 estimate). Located to the north of downtown Valparaíso, it is noted for its beaches, night life and good food.

Concón is between Quintero to the north and Valparaíso to the south. The Aconcagua River empties into the ocean north of the city. Concón has three main beaches namely Playa Negra, Playa Amarilla and Playa Boca.

The history of Concón goes back to 1541, when it was first mentioned by the first royal governor of Chile, Pedro de Valdivia. It became a municipality in 1899, but was absorbed into Viña del Mar in 1927. Concón was once again a separate municipality since 1995.

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