Pichilemu
Pichilemu is a tourist city and commune of the central zone of Chile. It is the capital of the Province of Cardenal Caro. Pichilemu, along with the communes of Placilla, Nancagua, Chepica, Santa Cruz, Pumanque, Palmilla, Peralillo, Navidad, Lolol, Litueche, La Estrella, Chile, Marchihue and Paredones, is part of the Electoral District N 35 and belongs to 9th Senatorial Circumscription (O'Higgins).
The beach of Pichilemu is considered one of the world's best ones for practicing surfing, specifically the sector of Punta de Lobos, where competitions are frequently held.
History
Pichilemu, named small forest in Mapudungun, was an hometown of aborigins who lives from agriculture and fishing. Their oldest owners was Promoucaes.
Old buildings and places
;Urban
Parque Municipal Agustin Ross
Bosque Municipal
Edificio ex Casino de Juegos
Edificio ex Estacion de Ferrocarriles
Plaza Arturo Prat
Playas
Playa Principal
Playa La Puntilla
Playa Infiernillo
Playa Punta de Lobos
;Rural
Cahuil
Panul
Ciruelos
El Copao
Rodeillo
Barrancas
La Plaza
Las Comillas
Espinillo
Tanume
Geography and weather
Pichilemu is to 126 km at west of San Fernando, Chile and to the east with the Pacific Ocean.
Education
kindergarten
primary school
university-preparatory school
secondary school for adults
Sport
Colo-Colo
tennis court
Famous people
Cardinal Jose Maria Caro Rodriguez, the first Chilean cardinal.
Jorge Vargas Gonzalez
See also
Village The Navigants (Villa Los Navegantes)
External links
VI.cl, a web site about the O'Higgins Region
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