Loncura, Coastal settlement in Quintero, Chile
Loncura is a small coastal settlement on the Pacific shore with houses built close to the water and fishing boats anchored in a natural bay. The village stretches along the coast and remains centered on fishing as its main activity.
The settlement began as a native fishing community before Spanish colonization arrived in the region. Over the 1800s it developed into a permanent coastal village where residents established stable settlements.
The fishing community here maintains traditional methods that shape daily life along the shore, with boats and nets used in ways passed down through generations. These practices remain visible in how locals work the water and connect with the ocean each day.
The settlement is reachable by regular bus connections from nearby towns, which make the journey straightforward for day visitors. Once there, the small size means you can explore on foot without needing other transport.
Beneath the water surface of the bay grows a kelp forest that shelters marine creatures and shapes the local ecosystem. The fishermen here know this underwater world and deliberately work in ways that protect it.
Location: Quintero
GPS coordinates: -32.78892,-71.50539
Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:26
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