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Town in Chile

Saint Rose of Pelequén Sanctuary

Pelequén's streets

Pelequén is a Chilean town located in the commune of Malloa, O'Higgins Region. Pelequén is 41 km southwest of the city of Rancagua.

Pelequén is famous for the religious festivity in honor of Saint Rose of Lima, whose image is in the Sanctuary of the locality.[1]

The town's economy is based mainly on wine production, agriculture and handicrafting. There are several wineries in the area, including the Adventura Winery which was opened in 2023 by the Morandé Wine Group.[2]

In 2025, a fruit fly eradication campaign was organised by local government to protect agriculture.[3]

34°28′S 70°55′W / 34.467°S 70.917°W / -34.467; -70.917

• List of towns in Chile

1. ^ "Festividad de Santa Rosa de Pelequén 2024: Revisa aquí la programación de misas y peregrinaciones". El Tipógrafo. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
2. ^ Thomas, Louis (2023-04-27). "Morandé unveils new innovation winery". The Drinks Business. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
3. ^ "SAG O'Higgins inicia campaña de erradicación de mosca de la fruta en Pelequén". SAG (in Spanish). 2025-03-20. Retrieved 2025-03-25.