Vallenar
Chile · Regi�n de AtacamaCL
City and Commune in Atacama, Chile
Vallenar is a city and commune in Atacama Region, Chile. It is the capital of the Huasco Province and is located in the valley of the Huasco River. Vallenar has 52,000 inhabitants. Its main activities are farming and mining. It was founded as San Ambrosio de Ballenary by Ambrose O'Higgins in 1789, after his birthplace in Ballynary in County Sligo, Ireland. With its founding Vallenar displaced Santa Rosa, now Freirina, as the main settlement of the Huasco Valley.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 45,298
- Coordinates
- -28.576, -70.759
- Timezone
- America/Santiago
- Elevation
- 441 m
Overview of Vallenar
Vallenar belongs to Regi�n de Atacama, Chile and has the feel of a compact town. Around 45,298 people live here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. The local offer centres on nature. It lies in the southern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Vallenar
Nature in Vallenar
(1)Vallenar records Desert under nature. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Vallenar. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Regi�n de Atacama plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to America/Santiago on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Vallenar that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vallenar known for?
- Travellers associate Vallenar with nature. It sits in Regi�n de Atacama, Chile and counts about 45,298 residents.
- What can you do in Vallenar?
- Vallenar is tagged with Desert, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Vallenar located?
- Vallenar belongs to Regi�n de Atacama, Chile, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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