Linares, Agricultural center in Maule Region, Chile
Linares stretches across the Chilean Central Valley, situated 303 kilometers south of Santiago between rivers Ancoa, Putagán, and Achibueno at 165 meters elevation.
The Villa de San Ambrosio de Linares received its foundation on May 23, 1794, through Ambrosio O'Higgins, who served as Viceroy of Peru.
The Cathedral Church of San Ambrosio displays Romanesque architecture elements while the Corazón de María church exhibits Gothic architectural features.
The city connects to major transportation routes through the Pan-American Highway and the north-south railroad, facilitating trade of agricultural products.
The military presence includes the Chilean Army Artillery School, which operates as a specialized training facility within the city limits.
Location: Linares
Inception: May 23, 1794
Elevation above the sea: 165 m
Website: http://munilinares.cl
GPS coordinates: -35.84540,-71.59790
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:55
Estadio Fiscal de Linares
1.3 km
Museo Histórico O'Higginiano
47.1 km
Los Bellotos del Melado National Reserve
44.5 km
Puente ferroviario Maule
33.8 km
Palmilla
13.3 km
Museo O'Higginiano y de Bellas Artes de Talca
47.1 km
Museo de Arte y Artesanía de Linares
520 m
Iglesia del Corazón de María, Linares
408 m
Edificio de la Intendencia de la Región del Maule
47.1 km
Museo Histórico de Yerbas Buenas
11 km
Sector de los Hombres Ilustres
22.9 km
Edificio de los Servicios Públicos de Talca
47 km
Iglesia del Apóstol Pedro, Talca
46.9 km
Memorial de Linares
30 m
Iglesia del Niño Jesús, Villa Alegre
23.1 km
Huerta del Maule
37.3 km
Puentes carreteros Maule
33.8 km
Parroquia Corazón de María de Linares
428 m
Escuelas Concentradas de Talca. Escuela Superior de Niñas Presidente José Manuel Balmaceda y Fernández.
47 km
Sector de la Plaza de Armas de Yerbas Buenas
10.9 km
Memorial del Detenido Desaparecido de Parral
38.6 km
Casa colindante a la Casa de la Independencia
47.1 km
Sector de Villa Alegre
23 km
Escuelas Concentradas de Talca. Escuela Superior de Hombres Carlos Salinas.
47 km
Mercado Central Municipal de Talca
46.9 km
Templo parroquial Niño Jesús de Villa Alegre
23.1 km
Museo Municipal y Casa de la Cultura de Villa Alegre
22.9 km
Iglesia de la Comunidad Apóstol Pedro o del Buen Pastor
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