Ovalle
A city on the Limarí River in Chile's Coquimbo Region, Ovalle has a walkable centre with cafés and restaurants, vineyards in the surrounding valley, and large reservoirs nearby. Founded in 1831 and named for acting president José Tomás Ovalle, the city sits within reach of the Valle del Encanto national monument, the UNESCO-recognised Fray Jorge National Park, and the summer beach resort of Los Peñones. The Limarí Archaeological Museum holds ceramics from the Diaguita, Ánimas, and El Molle cultures.
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- Population77,138
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.8 km3.0 mi
Nearest airports
Ovalle: quick answers
Where is Ovalle?
Ovalle is in Chile, about 77 km48 miles in a straight line from La Serena.
How do you get to Ovalle?
The nearest airport is Ovalle (OVL), about 15 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ovalle?
The warmest month is January, averaging 22°C71°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 12°C53°F. The wettest month is June, with about 53 mm2.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Ovalle?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 21 restaurants, 6 cafés and 13 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.