San Félix, Vallenar is situated in the valley of the river El Carmen in Huasco. It is about 25km south of the town of Alto del Carmen. Once upon a time San Félix, Vallenar used to be known as Valle de los Espanoles or the Valley of the Spanish, due to the immense domination of the Spanish settlement. During the colonization period, San Félix, Vallenar was also known as the Horcón Quemado. The region also played an important role as a farming and mining location.
San Félix, Vallenar is located in the valley of Huasco. This area mainly thrived by agricultural plantations. The city of Vallenar strategically lies about 145 km south of Copiapó and 668 km from Santiago. The population of Vallenar absolutely consists of 42,725 inhabitants and it lies 380 meters above sea level.
San Félix, Vallenar also has several cultural aspects. This can be discovered by wide exploration of the region during Vallenar travel. Some of them include the unique indigenous items of the region, like pajarete or sweet wine made there, the home-made pisco. The buildings such as the Church and the Plaza represent the quaint architectural glory of the country. These places are great spots of tourist attractions in Vallenar. At the same time, this town is an example of a typical Chilean region, surrounded by steep hills and small streets running through them. Some of the good places to taste the delicacies from the Chilean cuisine and the best accommodations can be availed of at the center of San Félix, Vallenar.
San Félix, Vallenar is also marked with the cultivation of various fruit products. This is the main source of employment for inhabitants of the city. So of the fruits growing in this region are raisins, nuts, avocados and grapes and many others.
The most important festival of San Félix, Vallenar takes place in September of every year, in honor of the Virgén de la Merced (Virgin of Mercy). Although the Patron Saint of the town is San Félix de Cantalicio, still this festival is the most important festival of the region. It is a very vibrant and colorful festival and is marked with fun filled celebrations and carnivals. Therefore it is better to plan your Vallenar tour during this time of the year. That way the you will get the option of experiencing the exquisite charm of the festival along with sightseeing in Vallenar. So, head for San Félix, Vallenar and enjoy some of the best moments.
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