2 days in Concepcion & Lota Itinerary

Concepcion has emerged as one of the most industrialized and developed metropolises of Chile, with a population approaching 300,000 and a long history of trade and commerce centered around its main port.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sat): take an in-depth tour of Museo Huascar and then don't miss a visit to Universidad de Concepcion.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read our Concepcion day trip planning site .

Santiago to Concepcion is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Concepcion can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Lota.

Situated just 39 km (24 mi) south of Concepcion, the city of Lota grew with the coal mining industry in the middle of the 19th century.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Chiflon del Diablo Mine. On the 13th (Sun), stroll around Isidora Cousino Park and then don't miss a visit to Chiflon del Diablo Mine.

To see other places to visit, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read Lota tour itinerary planner.

You can drive from Concepcion to Lota in an hour. In October, daily temperatures in Lota can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.