Malleco Province

Malleco Province is located in the Araucanía Region of southern Chile and covers a landscape of rolling terrain scattered with small towns and rural communities. The area combines agricultural land, patches of forest, and settlements that are distributed across the provincial territory.

The province was established during Spanish settlement and became an agricultural center for the region. Angol was developed as the administrative hub and has shaped economic growth in the area ever since.

The Mapuche people form a significant part of the population and their traditions remain visible in local markets, crafts, and community gatherings. Their way of life shapes how the land is used and how people in these communities interact with one another.

The best time to visit is during the harvest season in autumn when agricultural activity is most visible across the land. The communities are connected by rural roads, so having your own transport makes it easier to explore the spread-out towns and countryside.

The region produces high-quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines that benefit from the local climate and rainfall patterns. This wine production is often overlooked by visitors who focus only on the agricultural side of the province.

Location: Araucanía Region

Capital city: Angol

Elevation above the sea: 756 m

Shares border with: Arauco Province, Bío Bío province, Cautín Province, Picunches Department, Aluminé Department

Website: http://gobernacionmalleco.gov.cl

GPS coordinates: -38.25000,-72.25000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:26