Monument to Caupolicán

The Monument to Caupolicán is a bronze statue in central Temuco showing a Mapuche leader holding a raised spear. The figure stands upright on a base and is surrounded by other sculptures representing different periods of southern Chilean history.

The monument was created to remember Caupolicán, a Mapuche leader who fought against Spanish invasion in the 16th century. His story is a key chapter in the Mapuche resistance against colonization of southern Chile.

The monument shows a Mapuche leader dressed in traditional warrior attire and draws visitors who want to remember the indigenous people of southern Chile. It serves as a gathering place where locals acknowledge the ongoing presence of Mapuche culture in the city.

The memorial is centrally located and easily reached on foot, especially from Plaza Aníbal Pinto. Several bus routes serve the area, making public transportation convenient for getting there.

The statue is part of a larger ensemble that shows both conquistadors and Mapuche warriors alongside a traditional machi figure. This arrangement tells the story of cultural encounters in one location.

GPS coordinates: -38.73750,-72.59690

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:04