Talca – Chile (the Center)
Talca is the capital of the Maule Region, and is located at about 3 hours south of Santiago. It’s next to the main highway crossing Chile from north to south and most long distance buses stop here. The Maule region houses an impressive range of tourist attractions, both on the coast as in the Andes Mountains and Talca is your perfect hub to visit them.
Talca’s Plaza de Armas
Fantastic is the cheap and gorgeous historical train ride, the Ramal, following the Río Maule from Talca to the pretty coastal city of Constitución (3h ride). The Maule Region and Talca are also well-known Chilean wine areas so a bodega visit and wine tasting should be on your list before you head to the natural beauty of the Andes Mountains. You won’t regret visiting the Altos de Lircay and Radal Siete Tazas nature parks with their spectacular landscapes and (multi-day) trekking trails. The road going east towards Malargüe in Argentina (via the Paso Pehuenche) is an awe-inspiring area with the Lago Colbún, the Valley of the Condors, the Tricahue nature park and the Laguna del Maule. Trekking, horse riding, rock climbing, mountain biking, ascending volcanoes, … it’s all possible here! To relax during your Talca visit you can plan a visit to the Medano and Campanario thermal baths and bird lovers should take their binoculars to the Cienagas del Name wetlands.
One of the breathtaking views on the Paso Pehuenche
The city itself is very lively with lots of shops, the longest boulevard in Chile with many bars & restos and trees, and a good nightlife. You’ll also enjoy the botanical garden, the city view from the Cerro Virgen, the Museo de Las Esculturas and the Villa Cultural Huilquilemu (at 9km).
Tip: The bus company Cata International operates between Talca and Malargüe, situated in the south of Argentina’s Mendoza province, via the Paso Pehuenche, a breathtaking mountain pass without queues at the border!
CASA AMARILLO HOSTAL B&B – Budget Category
There are not many places in Talca suited for backpackers but this place is definitely an exception! To hit the hay there’s the option to sleep in a 4-bed dorm or in a single room with shared bathroom. They also have double rooms with ensuite or shared bathroom (private rooms with TV). The included breakfast is excellent and of course there’s a kitchen to prepare a yummy meal.
Esteban, the friendly owner, is your man to explore the beautiful Maule Region. He knows the area like the back of his hand and organises wonderful wine tours, bike trips, bird watching tours, tours into the Andes Mountains or shows you around the gorgeous coastline. He also rents out bicycles, motorbikes and cars. Casa Amarilla is opened year round.
Getting there from the bus terminal: Bus C or 3 from “11 Oriente” street. From “14 Oriente” street you can take a shared taxi with number 4, 6, 9, 21, 27, 29, 32. Opposite the bus terminal you can also take a normal taxi.
Address & contact
14 Norte 1309. Corner with 6 Oriente
Talca
tel. & whatsapp +56 954748113 & 958409763
[email protected]
www.casaamarillahostal.com
Casa Amarilla Hostal B&B
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