Coquimbo Region, Chile · South America
Ovalle sits on the route: 30 minutes from Monte Patria.
Ovalle is a town located in Coquimbo Region, Chile. With a population of 77,138, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Ovalle sits in Chile, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Santiago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ovalle to your route.
Ovalle is a city in the Coquimbo Region of Chile, founded in 1831 as a settlement. It has a population of more than 113,000 people. The name Ovalle was chosen in honor of José Tomás Ovalle, former Chilean vice president and two-time acting president. Ovalle is the capital of the Limarí Province.
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often likened to an oasis, being lush and green although surrounded by barren hills. The city lies amidst a mining district with the copper mine of Panulcillo and the iron mine of El Dorado lying in its immediate vicinities. Next ot Panulcillo state-owned company ENAMI operates Planta Delta which purchases and processes ore from local small-scale miners.
There is a trail leading from the city that lasts roughly 50 minutes, and features relatively safe bathing and an area where dinosaur fossils can be found. On the trail is a life-sized model of a brachiosaurus.
The town's football club is Deportes Ovalle. Famous players have played for the club, including 1982 FIFA World Cup player Rodolfo Dubó.
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Ovalle is located in Coquimbo Region, Chile, South America. The coordinates are -30.6011 latitude, -71.1990 longitude.
Ovalle has a population of approximately 77,138 people, making it a town in Chile.
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