Huáscar
Concepción, Chile
Huáscar is a preserved watercraft and museum ship located in Talcahuano. It is one of the 14 most looked-up sights in Chile on this site and ranks 11th among the country's sights for English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months, such as January or February, when daily highs reach 21 °C and rainfall is minimal. In contrast, the winter months from May to August are cooler and wetter, with June seeing the highest average rainfall of about 253 mm over 14 days. The ship is open from 9:00 to 11:00 and 14:00 to 16:00. Admission costs 3100 CLP.
To reach the site, you can fly into Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP) in Concepción, which is 9 km away. The ship is located about 427 km from the capital, Santiago.
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 21 °C. The wettest is June, with about 253 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| Average low, °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 17 | 22 | 25 | 74 | 231 | 253 | 235 | 164 | 91 | 72 | 41 | 26 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
