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What to do and see in Talcahuano, Chile: The Best Places and Tips
Talcahuano (Spanish pronunciation: [talkaˈwano]) is a port city and commune in the Biobío Region of Chile. It is part of the Greater Concepción conurbation. Talcahuano is located in the south of the Central Zone of Chile.
Restaurants in Talcahuano
1. Museo Huascar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 233 reviews
Reviewed By interceptpubs - Columbus, Indiana
I have to say I'm a sucker for museum ships and naval history in general. Frankly, this ship hits a home run in every way. Sure, she's not a huge battleship - she's more like a second generation monitor, an armored turret ship a scant 220 feet long displacing a little over 1,000 tons, but her place in Peruvian and Chlilean history is quite remarkable - amazingly the national heros of both countries were killed on her deck (Arturo Prat of Chile and Miguel Grau of Peru) in two separate engagements during the War of the Pacific. While originally built for Peru, she was captured by Chile who keep her to this day (causing no little friction between the two countries to this day). She's very well maintained as a floating museum at the main Chilean naval base at Talcahuano near Concepcion. When we visited the main road from the airport to the base was closed for some sort of parade or race or something - but the military police took pity on me and gave me a motorcycle escort to the gate (talk about friendly service!). The ship herself is fascinating with a small museum (a shrine really) below decks.
2. Universidad de Concepcion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 964 reviews
Reviewed By MeadowvaleON - Mississauga, Canada
We stopped by the university while wandering Concepción on a sunny Sunday afternoon and found it a very busy place. There were many people having picnics on the grass, taking photos, practicing dances and just enjoying themselves outside.
While in the area we also visited the Art Galleries in the Art Department (aka Casa Del Arte), and had a nice cheap lunch in the student area off Plaza Peru.
The campus is quite nice, with many open spaces and large shade trees. An enjoyable place to wander around.
3. Casino Marina del Sol
Overall Ratings
4 based on 188 reviews
4. Casa del Arte - Pinacoteca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 261 reviews
Reviewed By Nail56 - Seattle, WA
Here's a good variety of Exhibitions and an especially interesting one of 90's figurative painters. At least one surprising idea! Upstairs portraits include Marcial Plaza Ferrand whose specialty was beautiful women -- a treat for guys. Entrance dominated by leftist themes in a mural donated by Mexico. Overall, very well done.
5. Angostura del Biobio
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Claudio M
Es un parque que cuenta con distintos tipos de arboles nativos. se pueden realizar visitas por tu propia cuenta o guiadas. Además te enseñan sobre reciclaje, compostaje y lombricultura.
6. Caleta Tumbes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By manolo93 - San Juan, Puerto Rico
Beautiful caleta with great seafood, everything fresh. Enjoy the beautiful sights with the fishing boats, the crab stands and the sea while you enjoy delicious seafood.
Located close to Concepcion, I drove from the city and had a relaxing time taking pictures and walking around enjoying the beautiful sceenery. Then went to one of the seafood places and had a wonderful meal. Its worth the short trip if you are in Concepcion, Chile.
7. Parque Pedro del Rio Zanartu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 232 reviews
Reviewed By celticmorning - Colorado
We drove to the Museum - there is a fee to drive into the Park. The Museum is an interesting collection of what a world traveler around end of the 19th century might collect from different countries around the world, including your home country. There is no charge for visiting the musuem, backpacks are not allowed in the museum, and they have a nifty way to safely store them while you browse. The Gardens are an interesting walk through with many different plant species, and you have some lovely views towards the coast. There was a small food concession near the parking (we did not purchase anything). But... once you finish the museum, head down to the shore, water, sand, and birds. The road down to the beach is gravel, good road for careful drivers. Sit at the beach for awhile - we saw many different species, including the whimbrel, and a large flock of Peruvian pelicans. The hiking paths are along the road to the beach. Beware when parking down by the beach - a friend got their car stuck in the sand, stay on the hard packed road.
8. Terminal Pesquero Artesanal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By felipe g - Limache, Chile
El terminal se encuentra inserto en el remodelado borde costero, es entretenido para ir con la familia, hay juegos infantiles, paseos en lancha, además de poder adquirir mariscos y pescados en el terminal.....hay restorant tb para almorzar¡¡
Paseo para una tarde...
9. Parque Ecuador
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 205 reviews
Reviewed By Anatgoncalves - Concepcion, Chile
The park was remodeled this year and it is a great place to walk with family with children. It has several Playgrounds for kids, a skate park, fitness corner and futball and basketball grounds appart from chess and pingpong tables. All in all its a 3 Km walk (round trip) and it is sure worth it to take a good breath in nature. For the ones who want to walk a bit more in the park is the door to Cerro caracol where one can enjoy one of the most beautiful views of Concepción and BioBio river. Very nice walk for everyone. Plus, both park and cerro caracol are pretty well secure with police and security and for jogging at noght the park counts with great illumination.
10. Estadio Compania de Acero del Pacifico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By SantiagoTroncoso - Puerto Montt, Chile
esta en Talcahuano y es el segundo estadio mas importante en la zona , es sede del club Huachipato ideal para ir a ver un partido de Futbol
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