Araucanía Region

The region spans from the Pacific Ocean to the Andes Mountains, encompassing dense native forests, volcanic formations, and fertile valleys across 31,842 square kilometers.

The Mapuche people maintained independence in this territory until the 1880s when the Chilean government initiated military campaigns to incorporate the region.

The Araucanía Region holds the largest concentration of Mapuche communities in Chile, maintaining their language, customs, and traditional agricultural practices.

Two provinces, Malleco and Cautín, form the administrative structure of the region, with Temuco serving as the capital and main transportation hub.

The monkey puzzle trees of Araucanía produce large edible seeds called piñónes, which remain a fundamental food source for local inhabitants.

Location: Chile

Capital city: Temuco

Elevation above the sea: 580 m

Shares border with: Los Ríos Region, Neuquén Province, Biobío Region

Website: http://gorearaucania.cl

GPS coordinates: -38.90000,-72.66667

Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:42