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San Vicente de Tagua Tagua is located in the province of Cachapoal in the General Bernardo O'Higgins Libertador Region, 146 kilometers from Santiago. This area has been classified as one of the three places in America that allow us to know the origin and explain the history of the settlement of America in which human and animal archaeological remains dating to the end of the last glaciation have been found. The greatest development of this city was generated in the period between 1992 to 2002 with a growth rate of 14.5%.

At the cultural level San Vicente de Tagua Tagua has stood out in comparison with its neighboring cities for the development of its history and customs:

In La Muralla hill there is a great archaeological wealth since in here is the most southern pucará of the Inca empire dating from the year 1530 d.C. This fort of stone walls had defensive purposes and was used for rituals. Its strategic location allows to have a panoramic view of the city.

The Municipal Cinema Theater is also a source of history of the city. Built in the 1930s during the twentieth century, the first sound film was premiered here and over time was modernizing its equipment to own the cinemascope. In 1989 its facilities were closed, nowadays works a movie theater in the place.

The folkloric activity has been a great source of development for the city and although its oral tradition has been lost in comparison with the written by the clash of cultures it continues being emphasized by its cultural contribution with personages like Rosa Araneda or the genre that more has been developed in the area: La Paya.

Ceramics and leather crafts also deliver part of the cultural legacy of San Vicente de Tagua Tagua. In fact, many of today's craft traditions have an indigenous origin as in textiles, basketry and pottery. The rodeos are popular in the area accompanied by fondas and singers of rodeos not only during the Holidays but throughout the year. In fact every year is commemorated the rodeo of the city on October 7 from the seventeenth century.
 

In the commune are celebrated several popular festivals, related to civil and religious activities with a community and recreation approach. They are coordinated by the municipality and community organizations that seek to show a sample of its customs and history, generating a sense of belonging and local identity. Some of the most popular are: the Summer Carnival of San Vicente de Tagua Tagua, the Tagua Tagua Roots Folkloric Encounter, the Zuñiga Vintage Festival and the Domadura de Toquihua.