Talcahuano
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Talcahuano (Spanish pronunciation: [talkaˈwano]), with 250,348 inhabitants, is a port city and commune in the Biobío Region of Chile. It is part of the Greater Concepción conurbation. Talcahuano is located in the south of the Central Zone of Chile.
On February 27, 2010 Talcahuano was devastated by the 8.8 magnitude 2010 Chile earthquake and its subsequent tsunami.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- BA4248 - Ports in the Bahia Concepcion
See also Chile.
Weather
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Passages
See Chile.
Communication
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Also see Cruiser's Nets
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Entrance
Talcahuano is a port of entry/exit for Chile. For details see Entrance: Chile.
Berthing
Talcahuano serves large ships as well as being the site of the principal Chilean naval base. Yachts go to the marina.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Marina el Manzano
Good shelter, water, electricity, WiFi. Ground storage.
- [email protected]; Tel: +56 (41) 745 743; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel XX
Anchorages
Bahia Coliumo
Amenities
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| Water | In the Marina |
| Electricity | In the Marina |
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| Garbage | Bins in the Marina |
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| Internet | WiFi in the Marina |
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Provisioning
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Store name1 [[Talcahuano#Store name1|Store name1]]
Eating out
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Name [[Talcahuano#Name|Name]]
Transportation
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Tourism
History
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Places to Visit
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Friends
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Forums
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Links
- Talcahuano at the Wikipedia
- Noonsite
References
See Chile.
Comments
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- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) October, 2018 --Istioploos
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