Zapallar in Chile
Wednesday, 17 February 2021 - 11:00 am (CET/MEZ) Berlin | Author/Destination: South America / Südamerika General
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Zapallar is a
Chilean town and
commune located in the
Petorca Province ,
Valparaíso Region . The commune spans an area of 288.0 km² (111 sq mi). Zapallar is located two hours northwest of
Santiago and seventy minutes north of greater
Valparaíso and
Viña del Mar .
Zapallar is a quaint and elegant seaside resort town, which has played a significant role as a playground for Chile’s economic and political elites. Together with its neighboring towns of Cachagua and Maitencillo, Zapallar represents the heart of one of Chile’s most attractive and exclusive vacation areas.
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The town is built along steep hills along a protected horseshoe bay with high quality white sand. To the north and south of the town center, the geography is rugged, characterized by steep cliffs and rocky precipices.
Zapallar is an attractive town, popular with tourists, due to its majestic views and the many historic mansions that now sit side by side along more contemporary expensive homes. A mediterranean micro-climate is conducive to cultivating the many attractive gardens that historically adorn the town. One of the town’s most attractive features is the stone masonry promenade that extends along the beach for three kilometers.
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