🇨🇱 Machalí, Chile

Machalí is a city located in central Chile with a population of approximately 35,000 people. It is known for its proximity to the cities of Rancagua and Santiago, making it a convenient location for seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies to access various ports and shipyards in the region. While it doesn't have its own ports or shipyards, it provides easy access to the nearby ports of San Antonio and Valparaiso, as well as the Talcahuano shipyard and factories producing ship parts in the region.