Mehuín, Coastal village in Mariquina, Chile

Mehuín is a coastal village in Los Ríos Region situated where the Lingue River meets the Pacific Ocean. The settlement stretches along the shoreline with access to fishing grounds and views where freshwater joins the sea.

The village emerged due to abundant fishing grounds and its favorable position at the river mouth. This natural advantage allowed a community to develop based on maritime resources passed down through generations.

Local festivities and gatherings in Mehuín feature fresh seafood preparations and fishing demonstrations that represent regional traditions.

Mehuín lies 74 km from Valdivia and 26 km from San José de la Mariquina, reached by the T-20 and Ruta 202 roads. A bridge opened in 2015 crosses the Lingue River to the Caleta Mississipi sector. Boats and launches can be hired from local fishermen to navigate the river.

In September 2024 an Espacio Costero Marino de Pueblos Originarios was approved for Mehuín's beaches, giving the Mapuche-Lafkenche communities living in the area the right to administer the coastal territory. The Lingue is also called Mehuín, and the river can be crossed by a bridge to Caleta Mississipi inaugurated in 2015.