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MAULE REGION · CHILE

Province of Talca

Heritage, valleys, coast and mountain landscapes.

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Heritage and nature

Talca Province combines urban and rural heritage with landscapes extending from the coast to the Andes.

Its municipalities

Maule Pelarco Río Claro San Rafael Talca
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Culture and heritage

The province combines urban and rural heritage, landscapes of the Maule Valley, coastal communities, and mountain areas. Talca and its neighbouring municipalities preserve traces of historical events, productive activities, and local traditions.

LOCAL HISTORY

History of the province

On 12 May 1742, Governor José Antonio Manso de Velasco founded the town of San Agustín de Talca. Its layout included a central square, streets, and buildings near the Augustinian convent. Decades later, the area witnessed events in Chile’s independence process: in Talca, Bernardo O’Higgins swore the declaration of independence on 12 February 1818.

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Historical milestones

1818

On 12 February, Bernardo O’Higgins swore Chile’s declaration of independence in Talca.

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