Región de O'Higgins Essentials

The O'Higgins Region encompasses industrial history, world-class viticulture, and rugged Andean landscapes. It is home to El Teniente, the world’s largest underground copper mine, and the Colchagua Valley, a premier wine-producing area known for its Mediterranean climate. Historic landmarks include the 19th-century Rancagua Cathedral and the Agustín Ross Cultural Centre in Pichilemu. The region also features the site of the 1972 Andes flight disaster and the artificial Lake Rapel, a center for water sports.

El Teniente

El Teniente is an underground copper mine located in the Chilean Andes, 2,300 m above mean sea level.

Valle de Colchagua

A premier wine-growing region in central Chile, specializing in full-bodied reds such as Carmenere, Syrah, and Malbec. The valley is characterized by its Mediterranean climate and historic colonial-era haciendas.

Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571

Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 was the chartered flight of a Fairchild FH-227D from Montevideo, Uruguay, to Santiago, Chile, that crashed…

Montes Wines

A gravity-flow winery in the Apalta region, known for producing premium Chilean wines like the Montes Alpha series. The cellar features Gregorian chants played to the maturing barrels.

Agustín Ross Cultural Centre

Agustín Ross Cultural Centre, previously known as Casino Ross, is the cultural center of the city of Pichilemu in Libertador General…

Catedral de Rancagua

A 19th-century Neoclassical cathedral designed by architect Juan Herbage. It stands on the site of the original parish church destroyed during the Battle of Rancagua in 1814.

Lake Rapel

Rapel Lake is an artificial lake created by a dam on the Rapel River. It is located in the Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins Region,…

Parque Safari de Rancagua

An interactive wildlife park featuring a drive-through safari where visitors observe lions and tigers from within reinforced vehicles. The facility also includes a petting zoo and a dinosaur-themed section.

Vik Suites

A luxury hotel and winery located within the Millahue Valley, featuring avant-garde architecture with a distinctive undulating titanium roof. Each suite is uniquely designed by different artists.