Las Cabras, Chilean city and commune
Las Cabras is a small city in Cachapoal Province, Chile, situated in a region of dry mountains and open farmland. The town features simple architecture, wide streets, and sits close to Lake Rapel, the country's largest artificial lake, surrounded by hills and forests.
The area was originally home to the Picunches, an indigenous people called promaucaes by the Spanish, who raised goats on the dry land. The town was officially established as a community in 1928 after centuries of operation as large farms under families such as Quiroga and Suárez.
Las Cabras takes its name from the historic tradition of goat herding in this dry region, reflecting how deeply the community has been shaped by the land. Today, visitors can see this connection in local markets, harvest celebrations, and the way residents share meals and regional dishes that reflect their farming heritage.
The town is easily reached by main roads from Rancagua, passing through towns like Peumo and Coltauco, with the journey showing agricultural land and rural areas. The lake and surroundings offer year-round activities such as sailing, windsurfing, swimming, and boat trips, with visitors should expect warm, dry summers and mild, sometimes rainy winters.
Lake Rapel is not just a body of water but an artificial reservoir that hosts water sports competitions and sailing contests attracting competitors from different regions. A special draw is flyboarding, a sport where athletes are shot into the air by powerful water jets while hovering above the shimmering surface.
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