Caballo de Agua de El Lingue: A Relic of Chile's Railway History
Explore a piece of Chilean railway history at the Caballo de Agua de El Lingue, now preserved in the Museo del Niño Rural in Ciruelos.
The Caballo de Agua de El Lingue, now located in Ciruelos, is the sole surviving artifact from the El Lingue train station, which was part of the San Fernando-Pichilemu railway. Declared a National Monument, it represents a bygone era of steam locomotives and railway heritage.
A brief summary to Caballo de agua de El Lingue
- Ciruelos, Pichilemu, O'Higgins, CL
Local tips
- Visit the Museo del Niño Rural in Ciruelos to see the Caballo de Agua and learn about rural Chilean history.
- Combine your visit with exploring the town of Ciruelos, known for its traditional architecture and local culture.
- Check out the Parroquia de San Andrés de Ciruelos, a historic church that attracts tourists to the area.
Getting There
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Walking
From the center of Ciruelos, the Museo del Niño Rural is typically a short walk. Head towards the main plaza and follow signs for the museum. The Caballo de Agua is located within the museum grounds.
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Public Transport
From Pichilemu, take a bus or colectivo (shared taxi) towards Ciruelos. Buses and colectivos leave regularly from the terminal in Pichilemu. Once in Ciruelos, ask the driver to drop you off near the Museo del Niño Rural. From there, it's a short walk to the museum. Bus fare from Pichilemu to Ciruelos is approximately $1000-$2000 CLP.
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Taxi
Taxis are available in Pichilemu. A taxi ride from Pichilemu to Ciruelos will cost approximately $8000-$12000 CLP, depending on the taxi company and time of day. Ask the driver to take you to the Museo del Niño Rural in Ciruelos.
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