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The city of Chillán is located in the Province of Ñuble in the Bío Bío Region.

Located 416 kilometers away from Santiago, it stands out for being the cradle of great Chilean characters. Bernardo O'Higgins was born here, as well as the world-renowned pianist Claudio Arrau. Also, nearby, in the city of San Carlos, was born the most important composer of all time, Violeta Parra, who was the author of songs such as "Gracias a la Vida" and "Volver a los 17" and her brother, the poet Nicanor Parra. Another character from the area was Víctor Jara, a renowned singer-songwriter who was born 30 kilometers away from Chillán, in San Ignacio.

Chillán or the “Silla del Sol”, is known for being close to the Chillán Volcano, where there are various ski centers that are highly visited during winter season by Chileans and foreigners.

The Nevados de Chillán ski complex is one of the most important in the country, where hotel services, spas, thermal pools and beautiful fields with forests that  are offered accompany you all the way there. In this place it is possible to find the longest ski slope in South America, Las Tres Marías, 13 kilometers long and which also includes the longest lift. Snowmobile circuits, a snow slide and some off-site terrain are also offered. From the top of the place it is possible to get a privileged view of the Antuco Volcano and the Domuyo in Argentina.

Nearby are also the Chillán Hot Springs, one of the most popular in Chile, which has a modern infrastructure and diverse national and international cuisine. The warm temperate mediterranean climate dominates this area, which stands out for its similar extension between dry and rainy seasons.

El Valle de Las Trancas is the ideal place for hiking, climbing and mountain biking, being able to observe the flora and fauna of the place that includes forests of coigües, lengas and oaks.

Some points of interest in the city are the Plaza de Armas, the Chillán Cathedral, which has a 39-meter-high cross and is a monument in memory of the people who died in the Chillán earthquake.

To get a closer look at life in the Chilean countryside, you can visit the medialuna where you can watch the rodeo and sample some of the local delicacies. Here you will also find crafts and the classic Chillán Market, which is characterized by the sale of typical local sausages.

In kupos.cl you can get all the ground transportation options to get to Chillán from any location. By bus, you can opt for the following enterprises: Buses Ríos, Pullman Bus, EME Bus, Buses Nilahue or Andesmar Chile. If you prefer the car, you can also share your trip using kupospool and travel comfortably and for less money.

Another way to get to Chillán is by train, an important transportation alternative, the service is made up of 12 stations: Alameda, San Bernardo, Rancagua, San Fernando, Curicó, Molina, Talca, San Javier, Linares, Parral, San Carlos, Chillán. The train leaves from the Central Railway Station located on Alameda avenue of Santiago, and the trip to Chillán lasts approximately 4 hours and 36 minutes. In kupos.cl you can also buy your train tickets by paying with card or cash easily.