Biobio Region district, Chile

Places to visit near Tomé

Tomé is a town in Biobio Region district, Chile, home to about 46,698 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit — 53 beaches & coast, 17 forts & heritage, 19 parks and 19 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Faro Isla Quiriquina (11 km), Quiriquina Island (11 km) and Isla de Lo Reyes Rocuant Beach Whsrn Site (20 km).

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

Tomé at a glance

Location
Biobio Region district, Chile
Population
about 46,698
Coordinates
36.6176° S, 72.9559° W
Places within 50 km
179 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Tomé

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tomé: 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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Beaches & coast near Tomé

58 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tomé. The closest is Playa La Estación (1 km); the best-known is Faro Isla Quiriquina (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Tomé

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tomé. The closest is Teniente Ignacio Serrano (1 km); the best-known is Fuerte La Planchada (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Tomé

25 parks within 100 km of Tomé. The closest is Plaza Arturo Prat (1 km); the best-known is Parque Ecuador (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tomé

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tomé. The closest is Cerro Alegre (1 km); the best-known is Cerro Neuque (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Tomé

24 churches within 100 km of Tomé. The closest is Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria (1 km); the best-known is Catedral de Concepción (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Tomé

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Tomé. The closest is Cascada El Neuque (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Tomé

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tomé
  2. 7 km Cerro Neuque · viewpoint, Biobio Region
  3. 17 km Faro Isla Quiriquina · beach, Biobio Region
  4. 2 km Quiriquina Island · island, Biobio Region
  5. 13 km Torreón Fuerte de San Agustín · beach, Biobio Region
  6. 8 km Isla de Lo Reyes Rocuant Beach Whsrn Site · beach
  7. 20 km Back to Tomé

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From travellers near Tomé

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    Within 15 km of Tomé

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tomé by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast5358Playa La Estación (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1728Teniente Ignacio Serrano (1 km)
    Parks1925Plaza Arturo Prat (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1924Cerro Alegre (1 km)
    Churches1924Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria (1 km)
    Other attractions1416Arturo Prat (1 km)
    Waterfalls915Cascada El Neuque (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens813AAVC Queules de Tomé y Penco (6 km)
    Museums712Museo En Proceso (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs511Barcaza Lago Pirihueico (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves89Rocas Zealus (3 km)
    Caves12Cueva del Pirata (36 km)

    Tomé: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tomé?

    Faro Isla Quiriquina (beach, about 11 km), Quiriquina Island (island, about 11 km), Isla de Lo Reyes Rocuant Beach Whsrn Site (beach, about 20 km), Torreón Fuerte de San Agustín (beach, about 22 km), Cerro Neuque (viewpoint, about 7 km), Acantilados Punta de Parra (viewpoint, about 8 km).

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

    179 places on Spotwander: 53 beaches & coast, 17 forts & heritage, 19 parks, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 churches.

    Which is the nearest beach to Tomé?

    Playa La Estación, about 1 km by road; Playa Tomé (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tomé?

    Teniente Ignacio Serrano, about 1 km by road; San Pedro Patrón de Los Pescadores (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Tomé?

    Plaza Arturo Prat, about 1 km by road; Plazoleta Poeta Alfonso Alcalde (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tomé?

    Start in Tomé, visit Cerro Neuque, then Faro Isla Quiriquina, then Quiriquina Island, then Torreón Fuerte de San Agustín, then Isla de Lo Reyes Rocuant Beach Whsrn Site, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tomé?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Tomé

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