Retiro, Rural town in Linares Province, Chile.
Description
Retiro is a rural town in Linares Province, situated across agricultural land between the cities of Linares and Parral in central Chile's Maule Region. The landscape here is defined by vineyards and grain fields that stretch through the valley floor.
History
The town was founded in 1891 and gained prominence when President Ramón Barros Luco built his country estate here. This presidential connection brought early recognition to the area.
Culture
Farming families here grow grapes for wine and cereal crops that feed the region, shaping how the land looks and how people spend their days.
Practical
The town connects to main transport routes through Retiro train station, positioned about 335 kilometers south of Santiago. Train travel is the most convenient way to reach the area from larger cities.
Did you know?
A large poplar wood plantation in the southern section supplies timber for match production, representing an important local industry. This forestry operation has been part of the area's economy for generations.
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