Rancagua

Rancagua has served as an agricultural market town in Chile’s Central Valley since its founding in 1743. It is the capital of the O’Higgins Region, set near the Cachapoal River with the Andes rising to the east. Plaza de los Héroes marks the site of the 1814 Battle of Rancagua, a pivotal defeat in Chile’s struggle for independence. The city is also closely associated with Chilean rodeo: its Medialuna Monumental hosts the annual National Rodeo Championship. Farming in the Cachapoal valley and the nearby El Teniente copper mine have long shaped the local economy. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of the Cachapoal valley and central Chile.

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