El Quisco, Coastal resort in San Antonio Province, Chile
El Quisco extends over 51 square kilometers along the central Chilean coast, featuring Mediterranean climate conditions at 147 meters above sea level.
Pirates including Francis Drake used El Quisco Bay as a hideout in 1578, reportedly anchoring his ship Golden Hind in these waters.
The area belongs to the Coast of Poets region, connected to Chilean writers Pablo Neruda, Vicente Huidobro, Violeta Parra, and Nicanor Parra.
The city lies 39 kilometers from Valparaíso and 47 kilometers from Viña del Mar, making it accessible for day trips from major urban centers.
The name derives from Echinopsis chiloensis, a native cactus species, originating from the Quechua word khishka meaning spine.
Location: San Antonio Province
Elevation above the sea: 147 m
Website: http://elquisco.cl
GPS coordinates: -33.40000,-71.70000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:31
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