Biobío Region, Administrative region in central Chile
The Biobío Region is an administrative territory in south-central Chile, running from the Pacific Ocean to the Andes range and covering coastal zones with thickly wooded valleys. Visitors find a mix of port towns, wide river valleys, and mountains marked by temperate weather and frequent rain.
The area remained under Mapuche control until the 1860s, when the Chilean army incorporated the territory decades after independence. This incorporation changed the landscape through settlement, new roads, and the development of ports along the coast.
Looking at one part of this large area, the Cathedral of Concepción at Plaza de la Independencia shows the religious life of locals and the architecture from the mid twentieth century. The square in front remains a meeting point where people stroll or pause before the tall facade.
Travelers arrive through Carriel Sur Airport in Talcahuano or use regular bus connections from Santiago and other Chilean cities. Those heading outdoors should bring rain gear, as the weather can change quickly.
In Talcahuano port sits the nineteenth-century ironclad Huáscar, now open as a floating museum to visitors. On board, you can walk through narrow passages and see the original cannons and officers' cabins that tell the story of seafaring life at that time.
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