Talcahuano

Talcahuano means 'Thundering Sky' in Mapudungun, the language of the indigenous Mapuches.

The city was hit by a major earthquake of 8.3 on 24 January 1939, leading to significant destruction.

Talcahuano is home to the historical relic Huáscar, a Peruvian ironclad ship captured during the War of the Pacific.

Ramón Unzaga Asla invented the famous bicycle kick in Talcahuano in 1914.

Sammis Reyes became the first Chilean to play in the National Football League in 2021.