San Felipe de Aconcagua Province

San Felipe lies along the Aconcagua River at 654 meters elevation, surrounded by agricultural fields and mountain ranges in central Chile.

The settlement was established in 1740 as Villa de San Felipe el Real by José Antonio Manso de Velasco, following orders from King Felipe V of Spain.

The Museum of Historical Aconcagua presents regional artifacts and documents that detail the development of the Aconcagua Valley through different periods.

The city connects to Santiago through an 88-kilometer highway and maintains regular bus services to Valparaíso and other major Chilean cities.

San Felipe functions as a primary agricultural center, producing grapes, fruits, and vegetables in the fertile Aconcagua Valley between the Andes Mountains.

Location: Valparaíso Region

Capital city: San Felipe

Elevation above the sea: 1,078 m

Website: http://www.gobernacionsanfelipe.gov.cl/

Website: http://gobernacionsanfelipe.gov.cl

GPS coordinates: -32.70000,-70.75000

Latest update: March 8, 2025 03:53