Located in the Maule Region, Constitución is a city in the Province of Talca. Known as the pearl of Maule, this coastal city has been transformed into a tourist destination which natural beauty and gastronomic invention stand out. Geographically, Constitución is located on the southern shore of the mouth of the Maule River in the Pacific Ocean, and limits to the southeast with the mountain chain, while towards the coastal side it also finds numerous rock formations, which are known as the Rocas de Constitución, between all of them, stands out the Stone of the Church, which has become the symbol of the city.
The climate of Constitución is of the Mediterranean type with a dry season in summer, which makes the climate mild with hot summers with great atmospheric humidity throughout the year. The winds coming from the Pacific make temperatures moderate, both in winter and in summer. One of the aspects in which the city stands out is its gastronomy, since it offers a varied menu that ranges from the most typical country dishes to a wide range of characteristic fish from the port. Another attraction is the city market that is located in the center, it is a typical place to visit and taste the classic preparations of the area.
In that same way, Constitución stands out as a seaside, because it has extensive black sand beaches, its rock formations have been declared a Nature Sanctuary. Another important attraction is the Banco Arena railway bridge, designed by Eiffel in 1925, and the Ramal Train, which was the last narrow gauge train in Chile that connects the cities of Talca and Constitución. This train crosses several villages that are located on the banks of the Maule River. Near the city are the dunes and wetlands of Putú, which constitute the largest field of dunes in the country, and is only 20 minutes away from Constitución.
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The Putú Dunes
These are some of the most extensive dunes in all of Chile, and that is why it is a place that you have to visit in Constitución.
To know this destination you must go to Putú, which is 30 kilometers north of Constitución. From the top of the dunes you can see the sea on one side and the forest on the other. Here you can live a real adventure driving small cars on the sand at full speed. Let's go!
Orrego Island
The recent history of Constitución can be found on Orrego Island, which is why it is one of the main walks to get to know this town. If you go to the cove of Constitución you will be able to find numerous boats that, for the modest price of $ 2,000 pesos per person, will take you to Orrego Island. Peace and respect reign here, people visit the place to honor the memory of the people who lost their lives here in the 2010 tsunami.
Magic stones of Constitution
To the west of Constitución, right on the seashore we will find beautiful and sculptural rock formations. From here you will take the best photographs!
La Piedra de La Iglesia is a huge rock that has an arch in the center, the beauty of this rock has made it the most emblematic photograph of Constitución. There are also the stone of Las Ventanas, the stone of the Cast Elephant, and the stones of Calabocillo. They are all Monuments of Nature.
The train of the past
This is a unique train in all of Chile. It is an old train with the appearance of a bus, and although it is not a tourist attraction, you can travel from Constitución to Talca on this train and have a different experience.It is like a trip to the past!
The Ramal Talca - Constitución Train has 2 daily departures, at 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., a ticket costs $ 2,100 pesos and the trip lasts 3 hours and 12 minutes. This trip has beautiful landscapes everywhere. Attention, if you want to make this trip on the train, you must arrive at the station in advance because they give preference to locals who depend on this train as a means of transport.
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