 ovalle is a city in the coquimbo region of chile,http://www.welcomechile.com/ovalle/index_i.html founded in 1831 as a settlement of more than 113,000 people. the name ovalle was chosen to honor to chile's vice-president josÃ© tomÃ¡s ovalle. ovalle is the capital of the limarÃ­ province. the city's setting is often likened to an oasis, being lush and green although surrounded by barren hills. there is a trail leading from the city that lasts roughly 50 minutes, and features relative
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