Place to visit
Quebrada de Córdoba, Chile: what it is and when to go
Quebrada de Córdoba is a creek in Valparaíso Región, Chile (Algarrobo). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is October to April. In December there are 14 h 12 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 48. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Chile: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Creek in Valparaíso Región, Chile · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Chile · El Tabo
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- SCL Santiago, 81 km as the crow flies
- Website
- fundacioneladiosobrino.cl
- Run by
- ONG Fundación Eladio Sobrino
- Coordinates
- -33.43894, -71.65745
What it is and where
Quebrada de Córdoba is a creek in Valparaíso Región, Chile (Algarrobo). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Chile: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
137.43 hectáreas de área protegida que posee una alta singularidad y es reconocida como un sitio de relevancia para la conservación de la biodiversidad por los servicios ecosistémicos que provee, tanto para la mantención de funciones y procesos ecológicos
It is in Algarrobo, where this site lists 6 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -33.43894, -71.65745; the nearest main airport is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL, Santiago), 81 km as the crow flies. How to get around Chile (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- ONG Fundación Eladio Sobrino
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Chile. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Quebrada de Córdoba is October to April.
- JanBest time13:59
- FebBest time13:12
- MarBest time12:15
- AprBest time11:10
- MayPossible10:16
- JunPossible9:48
- JulPossible9:59
- AugPossible10:45
- SepPossible11:48
- OctBest time12:51
- NovBest time13:46
- DecBest time14:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 12 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 48. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | October to April | May to September |
| Wildlife | October to April | May to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Quebrada de Córdoba has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Chile in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Chile
To enter Chile there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book domestic flights and Torres del Paine places”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Chile checklist. Currency: Chilean peso (CLP); plugs: Type C and L · 220 V · 50 Hz (the Spanish two-pin plug usually works); emergencies: 133 police · 131 ambulance · 132 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Casa de Isla NegraOne of Pablo Neruda's three houses in Chile2.5 km
- Nuestra Señora de la Merced de El TotoralChurch in El Totoral (El Quisco, Chile)3.8 km
- Augustinians, ChileTemples6.3 km
- Laguna El PeralNational monument of Chile8.7 km
- Playa Las CadenasBeach8.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Chile guide.
More in Chile: Nature
- Ojos del Salado: highest volcano in the world
- Llullaillaco: stratovolcano in Chile and Argentina
- Beagle Channel: strait of Chile and Argentina
- Atacama Large Millimeter Array: 66 radio telescopes in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile
- Copahue: stratovolcano nestled on the border between Argentina and Chile
- Fitz Roy: mountain of Chile - argentina
Every Chile place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Quebrada de Córdoba?
It is a creek in Valparaíso Región, Chile. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Chile: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Quebrada de Córdoba?
October to April. In December there are 14 h 12 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 48.
How do you get to Quebrada de Córdoba?
The nearest main airport is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), 81 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Chile is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Chile map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Casa de Isla Negra, Nuestra Señora de la Merced de El Totoral, Augustinians, Chile. The rest is in the Chile guide.
Keep reading
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