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Things to see in Pinto (Chile): 7 places and when to go
Pinto is a town in Chile, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Nature (3), Hiking (2), With kids (1). The best known are Nevados de Chillán, Volcán Chillán Nuevo and Pincheira brothers. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Chile · -36.9041, -71.4093
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- SCL Santiago, 395 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Nevados de Chillán, at 3,212 m.
What to see in Pinto
The places in and around Pinto, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Nevados de ChillánVolcanic complex in Chile8.4 km
- Volcán Chillán NuevoMountain in Ñuble Province' Chile5.0 km
- Pincheira brothers19th century Chilean guerrilla leaders13 km
- Termas de ChillánSki resort casino98 m
- Nevados de ChillánSki resort101 m
- Sendero de Chile: Tramo Reserva Nacional ÑubleHiking13 km
- Travesía Santa GertrudisHiking13 km
When to go to Pinto
The best time to visit Pinto is October to April; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time14:16
- FebBest time13:22
- MarBest time12:17
- AprBest time11:03
- MayPossible10:02
- JunPossible9:29
- JulPossible9:42
- AugPossible10:35
- SepPossible11:47
- OctBest time12:58
- NovBest time14:01
- DecBest time14:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 29. In January, 6 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to Chile in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Pinto
The nearest main airport is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL, Santiago), 395 km as the crow flies. How to get around Chile (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Chillán6 places71 km
- Concepción, Chile26 places146 km
- Talcahuano12 places154 km
- Coronel, Chile5 places156 km
- Lota, Chile9 places157 km
- Talca8 places163 km
And all of Chile, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Pinto?
The best known: Nevados de Chillán, Volcán Chillán Nuevo, Pincheira brothers, Termas de Chillán. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Pinto?
October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 29.
How do you get to Pinto?
The nearest main airport is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), 395 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Pinto as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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