5 Nov 2025
Concepción
ACTIVITIES:
NAUTICAL EXPERIENCES
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES
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NATURE AND ECOTOURISM
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CASINOS
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NIGHTLIFE
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PARKS AND NATURE RESERVES
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RURAL TOURISM
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WINE AND GASTRONOMY
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OBSERVATION OF FLORA, FAUNA, AND LANDSCAPES
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TYPICIAL CUISINE
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OUTDOOR LIFE
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CULTURE AND HERITAGE
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WINE AND FOOD FESTIVALS
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CITY TOUR
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GASTRONOMIC NEIGHBORHOODS
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CULTURAL SPACES
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CHILEAN ARTISTS
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URBAN TOURISM
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HANDICRAFTS
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ADVENTURE AND SPORTS
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FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
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RIVER ADVENTURES
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SHOPPING
Updated on 21 de November, 2025
Green city, creative and full of life
Located on the banks of the Biobío River, Concepción is a city that stands out for its majestic parks and lively nightlife. It is known as the “Capital of Chilean Rock” due to the large number of artists born in these lands. Ecuador Park, Cerro Caracol, the Museum of Natural History and the University of Concepción are its iconic places, offering a wide variety of activities.
In addition, you can visit the port city of Talcahuano and tour the coastal towns, where you can enjoy first-class marine gastronomy. In this area you can take boat trips and even spot whales, combining urban and rock culture with the nature of the Pacific Ocean.
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Plan your trip to Concepción
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Concepción
How to get there
How to get there by air
You must travel to Carriel Sur International Airport in Talcahuano (CCP), with direct flights from Santiago (1 hour 20 minutes). From the terminal, you must take a taxi or bus to Concepción, whose center is located about 12 km away.
How to get there by land
From Santiago, you must drive along Route 5 South and then Route 152. The trip is 500 km (5 hours). You must consider the payment of tolls. You can take a bus, which takes 6 to 7 hours. Consider that Concepción has the Biotren, which facilitates connection with nearby cities.
Must-Know Tips
Concepción offers a good public transportation system. During the summer, the weather is more pleasant to enjoy outdoor activities. When visiting parks and the coast, take your garbage with you and avoid affecting the local fauna.
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