Cáhuil

The village sits at the mouth of the Nilahue Estuary, 15 kilometers south of Pichilemu, where salt production facilities line the waterfront.

Indigenous communities established salt extraction methods in this region, developing techniques that formed the foundation of current production practices.

The name derives from Mapudungun language referring to seagulls, reflecting the strong connection between local communities and coastal birds.

Visitors can explore the Salt Route, which connects production sites from Cáhuil to La Plaza, offering direct purchases from local producers.

The salt flats employ natural tidal patterns, flooding low areas with seawater during high tides and collecting minerals during low tides.

Location: Pichilemu

GPS coordinates: -34.47860,-72.01680

Latest update: March 11, 2025 18:01