Illapel
A compact riverside town in Chile's Coquimbo Region, Illapel sits along the Illapel River at the country's narrowest point between the ocean and the Andes — just a short stretch of land separating two dramatic landscapes. Historically known as the "city of oranges," its name derives from a Mapudungun word meaning "throat of gold." The town centre has a concentration of cafés and restaurants within easy walking distance.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population22,816
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.5 km4.0 mi
Nearest airports
Illapel: quick answers
Where is Illapel?
Illapel is in Chile.
How do you get to Illapel?
The nearest airport is Viña del Mar (KNA), about 3 hr 12 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Illapel?
The warmest month is January, averaging 20°C68°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 10°C50°F. The wettest month is June, with about 75 mm2.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Illapel?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 12 restaurants, 1 café and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Illapel?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Los Vilos and Combarbalá.