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City in Chile
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Talca is a city of 220,000 people (2017) in Central Chile. It is the capital of Talca Province and of Maule Region. Talca personifies the Chilean characteristics of being isolated, insular and very local. Most travellers from Santiago to the south pass right through and have no experience of Talca, a busy medium-sized city with cars, taxis, buses, bicycles and horse-drawn carts in the streets.
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Antigua Intendencia Región del Maule
Built in the last years of 19th century, declared a National Monument in 2001. In 2010, after the Great Earthquake, was seriously damaged and remains closed. Here, until 2010, was settled the Regional Intendance (regional government) and the Regional Council (regional assembly).
Public Services Building
Built in the 1930s, next to Regional Intendance, was seat of the Apellation Court. Now, in this place resides the Internal Taxes Service (SII), the Tourism Office, the General Treasury of the Republic, the Post Office, and many other public offices. Declared a National Monument in 2008.
O'Higgins' and Arts Museum
In this house Bernardo O'Higgins signed the Independence Act in 1818. Declared National Monument in 1971.
Villa Cultural Huilquilemu Hernán Correa de la Cerda
Colonial-style house on the road to San Clemente, 10 km (16 mi) away. It has a prolific collection of fine and popular art, archeological treasures and other exhibitions. Was declared National Monument in 1986 and belongs to the Catholic University of Maule.
Conjoined Schools
Declared a National Monument in 2013 in order to avoid the demolition after the 2010 earthquake. In front of Cienfuegos Park. In this building were the Primary Schools for Boys (Carlos Salinas school) and Girls (José Balmaceda school).
former Talca Bank
Relaxed hotel in a great location. 2 km from Talca train station. Outdoor pool.
Standard hotel. Breakfast included.
City center. Free breakfast.
On the outskirts of town.
Central Market
Inaugurated in 1890, declared National Monument in 1998, was until 2010 the principal market of typical and popular products. With the Great Earthquake, remains closed due to several damages, except in a narrow part.
By bus
Bus service to Talca is frequent from in all four directions.
By train
There is train service north and south with a special.
By bus
Buses (called micros) go to all parts of town for 400 pesos (130 pesos students).
By train
A special and rustic train (ramal) that makes the trip to the coast at Constitución.
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