Lota, Coastal industrial city in Biobío Region, Chile.
Lota stands on the Gulf of Arauco coastline, divided between Lota Alto with administrative buildings and Lota Bajo with commercial areas and residences.
The settlement emerged in 1662 as Santa María de Guadalupe, later transforming into a major coal mining center under industrialist Matías Cousiño's influence in 1852.
The mining heritage shapes local traditions, with former miners preserving skills and knowledge through educational programs and community gatherings at historical sites.
Visitors can reach Lota by taking a 39-kilometer journey south from Concepción, with regular bus services connecting both cities throughout the day.
El Chiflón del Diablo, a former coal mine extending under the Pacific Ocean, allows visitors to explore underground tunnels and mining chambers.
Location: Lota
Inception: 1662
Elevation above the sea: 82 m
Website: http://www.lota.cl/
Website: http://lota.cl
GPS coordinates: -37.09440,-73.15630
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:53
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