Quintero
This coastal town in Chile's Valparaíso Region with scenic viewpoints along its shoreline, Quintero holds a place in Chilean history as the country's first port, established during Diego de Almagro's expedition. It sits a short drive north of Valparaíso, itself near UNESCO-listed heritage in the wider region. Heavy industry, including the Fundición Ventanas smelter, operates within the commune alongside the town.
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- Population31,923
- Nearest water from center 5.7 km3.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
Nearest airports
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Quintero: quick answers
Where is Quintero?
Quintero is in Chile, about 27 km17 miles in a straight line from Viña del Mar.
How do you get to Quintero?
The nearest airport is Viña del Mar (KNA), about 50 min away by road. The nearest train station is Chorrillos, about 57 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Quintero?
The warmest month is January, averaging 18°C64°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 11°C52°F. The wettest month is June, with about 104 mm4.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Quintero?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 6 restaurants, 2 cafés and 8 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Quintero?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Viña del Mar, Quilpué and Limache.