Cáhuil ( Mapudungun : Place of seagulls , pronounced [ˈkawil] ) is a Chilean village located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south of Pichilemu , at the mouth of the seasonal Nilahue Estuary, in the O'Higgins Region . Its economy is based on the production of sea salt, oysters , and mussels . The estuary is suitable for fishing, swimming, and boating.
5-565: The production of salt is a very old practice in the area. The indigenous people were known to have extracted salt in a very rudimentary way. Production has increased using modern methods. As of 1978, more than 60% of the population of Cáhuil lives on the proceeds of salt production, unrelated to industrial enterprises. To promote tourism in Cáhuil, the Municipality of Pichilemu created the "Salt Route", that takes tourists to places where salt
10-661: A yard. The yard serves as car parking for the municipality trucks, has a store and the corral municipal . The building was not constructed for that purpose, and worked as four separate parts rather than one unit. The Pichilemu City Hall was scheduled to be renovated in 2011, by the Government of O'Higgins Region . According to the Municipality of Paredones , the Pichilemu City Hall "will be completely repaired." Mayor of Pichilemu Roberto Córdova said on
15-659: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Municipality of Pichilemu (building) The Pichilemu City Council ( Spanish : Concejo Municipal de Pichilemu ) is the legislative body of the City of Pichilemu . The council meets in Pichilemu City Hall . The City Council consists of seven members, including the Mayor . City council members and the Mayor are chosen by elections every 4 years. The city council
20-450: Is presided by the Mayor. The Pichilemu City Hall served as the city's administrative headquarters. It was constructed from 1891 until May 6, 1894. The building was located in the Ángel Gaete street, in a terrain of 1,660 square metres (17,900 sq ft) that descends suddenly from the street level. It was conformed by a 2-floors building, a zócalo , a complementary construction (260 square metres (2,800 sq ft)) and
25-534: Is produced. This tour starts in Pichilemu and includes Cáhuil, Barrancas, La Villa, El Bronce, La Palmilla, and La Plaza. Along the route are two rural establishments, "Oro Blanco" and "El Bronce". At least 46 bird species are found in the Cáhuil zone, many of them in danger of extinction. Some of them are the coscoroba swan , the brown-hooded gull , and the white-necked heron . The area hosts at least seven species of ducks. This Pichilemu -related article
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