Combarbalá
Also known as Combarbala
Combarbalá is the capital city of the commune of Combarbala. It is located in the Limarí Province, Region of Coquimbo, at an elevation of 900 m (2,952 ft). It is known for the tourist astronomic observatory Cruz del Sur; the petroglyphs of Rincon las Chilcas; its typical handcraft made of the unique combarbalita stone; the classical basketball match at the end February; the Virgen de la Piedra catholic-pagan festivity, among other tourist attractions.
Key facts
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- Combarbalá
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- es
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- City and commune
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- Plaza de Armas e Iglesia San Francisco de Borja, Combarbala.jpg
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- Main square and San Francisco de Borja church
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- Flag
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- Coat of arms
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- Location of Combarbala commune in Coquimbo Region
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- Chile
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Article
13 sectionsContents
- Origin of the name
- History
- Prehispanic
- Spanish Conquest and Colony
- Geography
- Demographics
- Administration
- Climate
- Economic activities
- Tourism
- Notable people
- References
- External links
Combarbalá is the capital city of the commune of Combarbala. It is located in the Limarí Province, Region of Coquimbo, at an elevation of 900 m (2,952 ft). It is known for the tourist astronomic observatory Cruz del Sur; the petroglyphs of Rincon las Chilcas; its typical handcraft made of the unique combarbalita stone; the classical basketball match at the end February; the Virgen de la Piedra catholic-pagan festivity, among other tourist attractions.
==Origin of the name==
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