Cordillera Province
Cordillera Province, Province in Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile.
Description
Cordillera Province covers a large area and includes three municipalities: Puente Alto, Pirque, and San José de Maipo, with Puente Alto serving as the administrative center. The territory connects flatter urban areas with higher-elevation zones, creating different landscapes and living conditions.
History
This province was created through administrative reforms to better manage the eastern territories of Santiago Metropolitan Region. The restructuring helped organize the growing area between the city and the mountain zones more effectively.
Culture
Communities throughout the province have kept their own traditions alive, which show up in local festivals where neighbors gather to share music and food. These celebrations bring together people from both urban and rural areas and shape how daily life feels in the region.
Practical
The area is well connected by public transportation that links the municipalities with Santiago and with each other. Accessibility varies depending on whether you are in the urban or higher-elevation areas.
Did you know?
The eastern edge of this province borders the Andes and holds glaciers, rivers, and volcanic formations that set it apart from the flatter western areas. This geographic diversity lets visitors quickly shift from urban landscapes to alpine settings.
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Embalse El Yeso
17.1 km
Bajos de Mena
36.6 km
San José
31.7 km
Río Clarillo National Reserve
20.5 km
Cerro Provincia
37.3 km
Marmolejo
33 km
El Morado Natural Monument
16.4 km
Plaza de Armas de Puente Alto
33.9 km
Ex Sanatorio Laennec
13.8 km
Puente Alto-El Volcan Railway
27.3 km
Apoquindo Waterfall
37.2 km
Estadio Municipal de Puente Alto
33.7 km
Parque Nuestra Señora de Gabriela
35.7 km
Casa de Salud de Mujeres Carolina Deursther
13.5 km
Cerro Punta de Damas
30.6 km
San Francisco Glacier
16.2 km
Bodega de la viña San Carlos
34.4 km
Cerro El Morado
15.7 km
Cascada de las Ánimas
9.9 km
Aduana El Manzano
20.5 km
Centro histórico de San José de Maipo
14 km
Espíritu Santo (volcano)
28.7 km
Cerro Arenas
20.9 km
Cerro San Ramón
32 km
Viña Haras de Pirque
35.5 km
Capilla y casa del ex Fundo El Manzano
20.4 km
Homenaje a Reinalda Pereira
35.7 km
Casa y parque del Llano de Pirque
32.9 km
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