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Rancagua is located in the province of Cachapoal, in the Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins region, 87 kilometers from Santiago, being a city that represents the traditions of the Chilean countryside which has earned it the popular denomination of "huasa city". It is one of the most important and populated cities of the central zone, located next to Machalí and Gultro with the ones who forms the Rancagua conurbation.

Its fertile lands allows the development of high agricultural activity, which is mostly exported through the ports of San Antonio or Valparaíso, highlighting the vineyards that are installed in the valleys, such as the Cachapoal Valley, which is located at the south of Rancagua with a mediterranean climate that favor the cultivation of different strains given the marked microclimates that are generated by the proximity of mountains and sea.

To this is added the richness of their soils, which by their minerals allows almost any strain to develop easily covering the plantations around 80% of the surface. Some of the strains that can be found here are chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, merlot, cabernet sauvignon (the one with the highest amount of hectares), syrah, carménère or malbec. This has led to a great deal of foreign investment, mainly from France, having settled in the area in association with existing vineyards or by founding its own wineries. For this reason tourism has been encouraged in the area with the development of the wine route where gives a tour for some of the most recognized vineyards in Chile such as Morandé, Misiones de Rengo or Chateau Los Boldos.

The history in this city is marked by one of the bloodiest events of the independence process of Chile with the development of the Battle of Rancagua in the year 1814, conserving its streets historical patrimony of the country like the Church Of La Merced that was used as a refuge by Bernardo O'Higgins and his soldiers, the Plaza de los Heroes where the fighting took place and the House of Culture that was also used as a refuge but by the royalist forces.
In the historical zone of the city is the Paseo Estado from where you can access to the Casa del Pilar de Esquina and the Casa del Ochavo, both built during the 18th century and where currently works the Rancagua Regional Museum. The Independencia walk and the street Brazil are the axis of greater commercial activity of the city. For its part, the so-called copper road that connects with the El Teniente mine has also seen a commercial boom on its way. Located 50 kilometers from the city, it's one of the main labor sources of the region and the main reason of the development of the city until the 60s.

The gastronomy of the city stands out for preparations based on corn, wheat, tomatoes and vegetables and with the ones typical dishes can be prepared such as corn cake, beans, empanadas, humitas, potato cake, among others. Some recognized restaurants are Café Reina Victoria with an extensive menu of Chilean fast food and pastries, the Old Rancagua that stands out for its bohemian atmosphere and its classic chorrillanas and the Picá de la Tía Julia that specializes in the preparation of barbecues.

In the surroundings of the city you can visit the Río de Los Cipreses National Reserve, ski resorts for winter sports, the mining town of Sewell and the Cauquenes hot springs.

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