A rather unattractive city, Temuco (population 210,000), capital of the IX Region (La Araucania), has little of interest, but is a jump off point to Andean national parks and Mapuche villages. The town was founded in 1881, after a landmark treaty signed on Cerro Nielol between the Chilean government and the Mapuche. Today, the Mapuche presence is felt more strongly here than most southern cities, especially around the many markets. Be very circumspect about taking photographs, though, as people resent it. Temuco is 675krn south of Santiago.
Top Attractions
Monumento Natural Cerro Nielol Mercado Municipal Feria Libre Museo Regional de la Araucania
Temuco Hotels
La Frontera - Bulnes 733, Temuco, Chile
Terraverde - Av. Arturo Prat 0220, Temuco, Chile
Holiday Inn Express - AVE RUDECINDO ORTEGA 01800, Temuco, Chile
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A rather unattractive city, Temuco (population 210,000), capital of the IX Region (La Araucania), has little of interest, but is a jump off point to Andean national parks and Mapuche villages. The town was founded in 1881, after a landmark treaty signed on Cerro Nielol between the Chilean government and the Mapuche. Today, the Mapuche presence is felt more strongly here than most southern cities, especially around the many markets. Be very circumspect about taking photographs, though, as people resent it. Temuco is 675krn south of Santiago.
Monumento Natural Cerro Nielol
La Frontera - Bulnes 733, Temuco, Chile
