Llico

Llico is a coastal village beside the Gulf of Arauco where fishing boats bring in fresh catches of shellfish and marine products daily. The settlement stretches along the shoreline with simple houses and fishing facilities that define the rhythm of community life.

The settlement was founded in the 18th century as San Blas de Llico and developed as a Mapuche community in the coastal region. Major tsunamis in 1960 and 2010 struck the area and significantly reshaped its landscape and population.

The name comes from the Mapuche language and means water exit, reflecting the indigenous roots of this fishing community in central-southern Chile. Local residents continue to practice traditional fishing methods passed down through generations.

Los Alces buses connect the village regularly to Arauco and Concepción, making it accessible to visitors. The best time to visit is during fishing season when activity is highest and you can experience daily life most vividly.

A local technical school for marine studies operates a processing plant for marine products where students learn sustainable aquaculture techniques. This combination of education and working fishery makes it an unusual place where tradition meets modern practice.