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.
Chillán’s Hot Springs
Are you looking for a place for fun, disconnection and contact with nature? Well, Valle Hermoso is perfect for a walk with family or friends. Are you up for it?
In the middle of a huge pine forest is this complex of thermal waters and heated pools. The exotic nature also offers spaces for picnics, barbecues and walking trails with pure and crystalline streams! For the modest price of $ 6,000 pesos you can enjoy the most curative and entertaining dip of your entire life!
Mexico School
Art lover? Then you must go to the Mexico School, the largest sample of brotherhood between Mexico and Chile! Pure culture and the best of all is that it is free!
Escuela México de Chillán tells a very beautiful story of support and reciprocity between Mexico and Chile. In addition, it preserves inside of it the mural of Siqueiros and Guerrero, an impressionist work that is unique in its style and that is the artistic landmark of this city.
Art, music and history
Chillán, cradle of great musicians, masterful writers, amazing artists and important heroes who remained forever in Chilean history.
In this city there is history, art and culture everywhere. From the liberator Bernardo O'Higgins, to Claudio Arrau, the most outstanding pianist of the 20th century. There are many museums in this city, so we leave our tips for you. And you, which one would you go to?
The most beautiful market in Chile
Crafts, tradition and culture, this is the Chillán Market, the most beautiful market in Chile.
Looking for a unique and authentic souvenir? In the Chillán Market you will find that and much more! The more than 300 stores in this market offer a diversity of typical products of Chilean peasant life and the culture of Chillán. You cannot leave here without a beautiful quinchamalí handicraft! Let’s go!
Route | Company | Price | |
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Los Ángeles to Chillán | Turbus | $ 6.000 | Book |
Talca to Chillán | Buses Linatal | $ 8.300 | Book |
Linares to Chillán | Buses Linatal | $ 8.300 | Book |
Santiago to Chillán | Turbus | $ 12.900 | Book |
Concepción to Chillán | Buses Bío Bío | $ 4.100 | Book |
Cauquenes to Chillán | Buses JAC | $ 5.500 | Book |
San Javier to Chillán | Buses Linatal | $ 6.430 | Book |
Valdivia to Chillán | Turbus | $ 16.500 | Book |
Concepción to Chillán | Buses Linatal | $ 4.100 | Book |
Concepción to Chillán | Linea Azul | $ 4.100 | Book |
Puerto Montt to Chillán | Turbus | $ 18.600 | Book |
Viña del Mar to Chillán | Turbus | $ 14.000 | Book |
Puerto Varas to Chillán | Turbus | $ 15.500 | Book |
Pucón to Chillán | Pullman Bus | $ 13.100 | Book |
Santiago to Chillán | Buses Jet Sur | $ 12.900 | Book |
Villa Alemana to Chillán | Turbus | $ 15.100 | Book |
Puerto Montt to Chillán | Buses JAC | $ 18.600 | Book |
Valparaíso to Chillán | Turbus | $ 14.000 | Book |
Gorbea to Chillán | Buses Jet Sur | $ 17.800 | Book |
La Serena to Chillán | Turbus | $ 26.700 | Book |
Concepción to Chillán | Turbus | $ 4.100 | Book |
Villarrica to Chillán | Pullman Bus | $ 13.100 | Book |
Curicó to Chillán | Turbus | $ 15.400 | Book |
Quilpué to Chillán | Turbus | $ 15.100 | Book |
Placilla to Chillán | Turbus | $ 14.000 | Book |
Pucón to Chillán | Turbus | $ 13.100 | Book |
Coquimbo to Chillán | Turbus | $ 26.700 | Book |
Cholchol to Chillán | Transantin | $ 10.700 | Book |
Temuco to Chillán | Turbus | $ 12.000 | Book |
Pitrufquén to Chillán | Turbus | $ 12.300 | Book |
Santiago to Chillán | Traveltur | $ 12.900 | Book |
Nacimiento to Chillán | Pullman Tur | $ 6.450 | Book |
Talcahuano to Chillán | Turbus | $ 5.200 | Book |
Santiago to Chillán | Pullman Bus | $ 12.900 | Book |
Rancagua to Chillán | Buses Jet Sur | $ 12.900 | Book |
Osorno to Chillán | Turbus | $ 18.600 | Book |
Santiago to Chillán | Transantin | $ 12.900 | Book |
Galvarino to Chillán | Transantin | $ 10.700 | Book |
Parral to Chillán | Pullman Bus | $ 3.000 | Book |
Temuco to Chillán | Buses Jet Sur | $ 12.000 | Book |
Villarrica to Chillán | Turbus | $ 13.100 | Book |
Temuco to Chillán | Buses Bío Bío | $ 12.000 | Book |
Osorno to Chillán | Buses JAC | $ 18.600 | Book |
Victoria to Chillán | Turbus | $ 8.700 | Book |
Talca to Chillán | Turbus | $ 8.300 | Book |
Temuco to Chillán | Pullman Bus | $ 12.000 | Book |
Lautaro to Chillán | Buses Jet Sur | $ 13.900 | Book |
Los Ángeles to Chillán | Pullman Tur | $ 6.000 | Book |
Traiguén to Chillán | Transantin | $ 8.600 | Book |
San Fernando to Chillán | Buses Jet Sur | $ 10.300 | Book |
Puerto Varas to Chillán | Buses JAC | $ 15.500 | Book |
Santiago to Chillán | Ivergrama | $ 12.900 | Book |
Santiago to Chillán | Pullman Tur | $ 12.900 | Book |
Collipulli to Chillán | Turbus | $ 7.000 | Book |
Victoria to Chillán | Buses Jet Sur | $ 8.700 | Book |
Lautaro to Chillán | Pullman Bus | $ 13.900 | Book |
Victoria to Chillán | Buses Bío Bío | $ 8.700 | Book |
Concepción to Chillán | Buses Linatal | $ 4.100 | Book |
Ercilla to Chillán | Turbus | $ 4.700 | Book |
San Fernando to Chillán | Pullman Bus | $ 10.300 | Book |
Mulchén to Chillán | Turbus | $ 11.900 | Book |
Rancagua to Chillán | Turbus | $ 12.900 | Book |
Temuco to Chillán | Ivergrama | $ 12.000 | Book |
Collipulli to Chillán | Buses Jet Sur | $ 7.000 | Book |
Concepción to Chillán | Ivergrama | $ 4.100 | Book |
Collipulli to Chillán | Buses Bío Bío | $ 7.000 | Book |
Valdivia to Chillán | Buses JAC | $ 16.500 | Book |
Rancagua to Chillán | Pullman Tur | $ 12.900 | Book |
Los Ángeles to Chillán | Transantin | $ 6.000 | Book |
Concepción to Chillán | Pullman Bus | $ 4.100 | Book |
Los Ángeles to Chillán | Buses Bío Bío | $ 6.000 | Book |
Los Ángeles to Chillán | Pullman Bus | $ 6.000 | Book |
Loncoche to Chillán | Buses JAC | $ 14.500 | Book |
Lautaro to Chillán | Turbus | $ 13.900 | Book |
Temuco to Chillán | Buses JAC | $ 12.000 | Book |
Los Ángeles to Chillán | Buses JAC | $ 6.000 | Book |
Llifén to Chillán | Turbus | $ 18.900 | Book |
Futrono to Chillán | Turbus | $ 18.900 | Book |
Talca to Chillán | Pullman Bus | $ 8.300 | Book |
Puerto Montt to Chillán | Pullman Bus | $ 18.600 | Book |
Linares to Chillán | Pullman Bus | $ 8.300 | Book |
Puerto Varas to Chillán | Pullman Bus | $ 15.500 | Book |
Osorno to Chillán | Pullman Bus | $ 18.600 | Book |
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