Matilla, Desert village in Pica, Chile
Located in the Atacama Desert at 1206 meters altitude, Matilla features underground aqueducts that draw water from the Pica aquifer system.
The settlement dates back to 1760 when prominent families from Pica established themselves in the region, developing vineyards using water from nearby streams.
The Church of Matilla, constructed in 1887, displays neoclassical architecture and holds religious celebrations every June 13 for Saint Anthony.
The village contains 217 residences housing 380 inhabitants, with a demographic composition of 92 percent naturalized Bolivian immigrants and 8 percent Chilean natives.
The Lagar de Matilla, a historical grape press facility used until 1937, stands as a National Historical Monument since 1977.
Location: Pica
GPS coordinates: -20.51420,-69.36150
Latest update: March 9, 2025 13:46
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