Linares

Linares is an agricultural center in the Maule Region of Chile, spreading across the Chilean Central Valley at 165 meters elevation. The city sits between the Ancoa, Putagán, and Achibueno rivers, 303 kilometers south of Santiago.

The Villa de San Ambrosio de Linares was founded on May 23, 1794, by Ambrosio O'Higgins, who served as Viceroy of Peru at that time. The foundation followed the Spanish colonial model and carried the name of its founder.

The Cathedral of Saint Ambrose shows Romanesque forms in its layout and arches. The Corazón de María church follows Gothic lines with pointed windows and tall vaults, making both houses of worship recognizable points in the cityscape.

The Pan-American Highway and the north-south railroad line cross the city and connect it with Santiago to the north and the southern regions. These connections make it easier to move fruit, vegetables, and grain from the surrounding valley.

The Chilean Army Artillery School operates its training facilities within the city limits and is one of the few military specialty schools of this kind in Chile. The school trains artillery officers and crews and forms part of local daily life.

Location: Linares

Inception: May 23, 1794

Elevation above the sea: 165 m

Website: http://munilinares.cl

GPS coordinates: -35.84540,-71.59790

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:19