Melipeuco, Administrative center in Cautín Province, Chile
Located at 912 meters elevation, Melipeuco stretches across 1,107 square kilometers at the base of the Andes Mountains in the Araucanía Region.
The Chilean government established Melipeuco as an official commune in 1981, creating a new administrative structure in the Cautín Province.
The population of 5,628 residents includes Mapuche communities who maintain their traditions through regional music, dance performances, and local festivities.
Travelers can find various accommodation options near Conguillío National Park, including Lodge Nevados de Sollipulli and Puelche Lodge for outdoor activities.
The Nevados de Sollipulli volcanic caldera contains numerous thermal springs reaching temperatures between 40 and 70 degrees Celsius.
Location: Cautín Province
Inception: 1981
Elevation above the sea: 912 m
GPS coordinates: -38.85000,-71.70000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:00
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Lonquimay
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Huerquehue National Park
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Sollipulli
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Ojos del Caburgua
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Sitio de Villarrica
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Capilla de San Conrado
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La China waterfall
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Estación Ferroviaria El Manzanar
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Paseo de la Memoria Herida de Villarrica
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