Biobio Region district, Chile

Places to visit near Coronel

Coronel is a town in Biobio Region district, Chile, home to about 92,940 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 churches, 22 forts & heritage and 9 waterfalls. The must-see places are Playa Blanca (4 km), Parroquia San Matías Apostol (8 km) and Parque de Lota Isidora Cousiño (9 km).

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Coronel, Chile
Coronel, Biobio Region district, Chile. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Coronel at a glance

Location
Biobio Region district, Chile
Population
about 92,940
Coordinates
37.0339° S, 73.1402° W
Places within 50 km
141 (15 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Coronel

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Coronel: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Coronel

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Coronel. The closest is Mirador La Virgen (1 km); the best-known is Deutsch Lookout (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Coronel

27 churches within 100 km of Coronel. The closest is Casa del Restaurador (1 km); the best-known is Parroquia San Matías Apostol (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Coronel

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Coronel. The closest is Monumento A Los MIneros (1 km); the best-known is Administración Federico Schwager (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Coronel

24 waterfalls within 100 km of Coronel. The closest is Estero Agua Cascada (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Coronel

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Coronel. The closest is Cancha Playas Negras (1 km); the best-known is Playa Blanca (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Coronel

16 parks within 100 km of Coronel. The closest is Plazoleta Los Nardos (1 km); the best-known is Parque de Lota Isidora Cousiño (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Coronel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Coronel
  2. 4 km Playa Blanca · beach
  3. 7 km Playa Colcura · beach
  4. 3 km Faro Punta Lutrín · beach, Biobio Region
  5. 1 km Parque de Lota Isidora Cousiño · park, Biobio Region
  6. 1 km Parroquia San Matías Apostol · church, Biobio Region
  7. 8 km Back to Coronel

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How to reach Coronel

    All places near Coronel by distance

    Within 15 km of Coronel

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Coronel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1336Mirador La Virgen (1 km)
    Churches2627Casa del Restaurador (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2225Monumento A Los MIneros (1 km)
    Waterfalls924Estero Agua Cascada (13 km)
    Beaches & coast1419Cancha Playas Negras (1 km)
    Parks1516Plazoleta Los Nardos (1 km)
    Other attractions1516Mural Edificio DAEM (1 km)
    Museums1112Museo Historico del Carbon (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens912Humedal Estero Manco (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs511Laguna Quiñenco (7 km)
    Caves14Cueva del Pirata (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Isla Santa María (41 km)

    Coronel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Coronel?

    Playa Blanca (beach, about 4 km), Parroquia San Matías Apostol (church, about 8 km), Parque de Lota Isidora Cousiño (park, about 9 km), Faro Punta Lutrín (beach, about 9 km), Playa Colcura (beach, about 11 km), Parroquia Jesús Obrero (church, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Coronel?

    141 places on Spotwander: 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 9 waterfalls, 14 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Coronel?

    Mirador La Virgen, about 1 km by road; Cerro La Cuesta (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Coronel?

    Casa del Restaurador, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Evangelica " Guardianes de la Fé" (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Coronel?

    Monumento A Los MIneros, about 1 km by road; Antiguos Bagones Mineros (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Coronel?

    Start in Coronel, visit Playa Blanca, then Playa Colcura, then Faro Punta Lutrín, then Parque de Lota Isidora Cousiño, then Parroquia San Matías Apostol, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Coronel?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Coronel

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Coronel’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Coronel on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.