The beautiful valley of Las Trancas, with its natural springs and cascades constitute the access door to the Termas de Chillán, main tourist attraction of the zone in the winter epoch. This is a known center of ski and counts with the most advanced equipments to practice this sport. Besides it counts with hot thermal waters and numerous passages to the mountain. Near to the valley of Las Trancas is the attractive Shangrai-La, apt for excursion and camping.
Descending by the road the cave of the Hermanos Pincheira can be seen, which served of refuge to the rustlers band integrated by 400 men and leaded by these brothers. From the mountain you can descend to the city and visit Chillán. This has numerous attractions: The Cathedral of Chillán with its monument the cross of 36 mts. of height and its beautiful mosaic at the door.
It is also of great interest for the visitors to know the market with various products and typical foods, besides its numerous restaurants that constitute a picturesque panorama for the tourist. On the other hand, you can visit the craft center of black ceramic in Quinchamalí, detaching the figure of the guitarrera.
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