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Chimbarongo, the city and capital of wicker, stands out for its cultural heritage in artisan techniques and is located in the Province of Colchagua in the Libertador General O'Higgins Region, 150 km south of Santiago. In 2015 it received the title of “The Craft City of the World”, by the World Craft Council. From Rancagua you can get to the wicker capital through Route 5.

Its main raw material for making handicrafts is wicker, even one of its largest and most important exhibitions is called "Expomimbre", a fair where all the artisans of the city and the surrounding towns exhibit their art. There is a group of women who attract attention with their talent by making the most beautiful high-quality artisan costumes, exhibited once a year in the Plaza de Armas. There are also gastronomic products, wines, and other elements to acquire and carry a nice memory of the city of Chimbarongo.

The Valley of the Arriero, is a place that allows outdoor activities. Its sclerophyllous forest ecosystem and its Mediterranean climate allow discovering a wild fauna and flora that is perfect for photography lovers and it is also the ideal setting for horseback riding, mountain biking and trekking. Another place of relevance is the Embalse de Convento Viejo, a water dam built artificially in 1972, surrounded by Los Cipreses Natural Reserve and Bosques del Tinguiririca, and located 12 km away from Chimbarongo.

In this picturesque city there are valleys with important fruit harvests, which allows comfortable walks and visits to its vineyards, even enjoying one of the most important wine exporters in Latin America, Viña de Concha y Toro, one of the reasons why it has become an unmissable destination with many activities to enjoy.

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