Fuerte La Planchada, Penco

Name: Fuerte La Planchada
Address: Penco 11, Penco, Chile

#1 among attractions in Penco

Historical place, Forts and castles

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Facts and practical information

Fort La Planchada is a Chilean fort located on the beach of Penco, in the commune of Penco, province of Concepción. It was built in 1687 and since 1977 is considered a National Monument of Chile, in the category of Historical Monument.

Coordinates: 36°44'12"S, 72°59'46"W

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Penco 11Penco Chile

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Day trips

Fuerte La Planchada – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estadio Municipal de Concepción, Greater Concepción, Hualpén, Museo de Historia Natural de Concepción.

5.6 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Estadio Municipal de Concepción, Concepción
144 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Concepción, Chile, the Estadio Municipal de Concepción stands as a modern testament to the country's passion for sports and its commitment to providing top-notch facilities for athletes and fans alike.
4.8 miSW
Area
Greater Concepción, Concepción
123 min walk • Gran Concepción is the third largest conurbation in Chile, after Greater Santiago and Greater Valparaíso, with 945,650 inhabitants according to the 2012 pre census.
6.6 miSW
City, Area
Hualpén, Concepción
169 min walk • Hualpén is a Chilean city and commune belonging to Concepción Province and the Biobío Region. It is part of the conurbation of Greater Concepción. The commune spans an area of 53.5 km².
5.8 miS
36°48'55"S • 73°1'49"W
Museo de Historia Natural de Concepción, Concepción
147 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
5.9 miSW
Universities and schools
San Sebastián University, Concepción
152 min walk • Universidad San Sebastián is a private autonomous Chilean university with its headquarters situated in Santiago de Chile. It is also located in Concepción, Valdivia, Osorno and Puerto Montt.
6.2 miSW
Sports club, Sport venue, Sport
Club Hípico de Concepción, Concepción
158 min walk • Club Hipico de Concepcion, also called the Mediocamino, is a Thoroughbred race track in Hualpen near Concepcion in the Bio-Bio Region of Chile. It features a right-handed nine-furlong dirt track. Currently, no major races are run at the Mediocamino.
5.1 miSW
36°46'34"S • 73°4'25"W
Casino Marina del Sol, Talcahuano
130 min walk • Bars and clubs, Gambling, Nightlife