City · Chile
Los Vilos
Los Vilos is both a Chilean coastal commune and a coastal city with over 9,000 inhabitants, located in the Province of Choapa, part of the IV Region of Coquimbo. The city has a harbour called Puerto Punta Chungo, that ships the material of Los Pelambres mine. This port stand for 1.1% of the annual tonnage of Chile's external trade as of 2024. Fishing is one of its main activities. The city also has a significant amount of tourism, mainly due to its two beaches: La Principal and Las Conchas. It is located at 246 kilometres (153 mi) from La Serena and 246 kilometres (153 mi) from Santiago.
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- Population: 18,275.
- Area: 1860.6 sq km.
- Timezone: America/Santiago.