El Manzano

El Manzano is a correctional facility in Concepción with multiple security zones designed to house inmates of different custody levels. The institution provides vocational training programs and rehabilitation services aimed at supporting inmate reintegration.

The facility gained national attention in 2010 when inmates attempted to escape following a major earthquake, triggering fires and military response. This event exposed significant security vulnerabilities within the institution.

The prison organizes regular craft workshops where inmates create products that are sold to support various social initiatives within the correctional system.

Visitors must present valid identification documents and submit to security screening procedures. Visits are permitted during weekday hours, so plan accordingly to ensure you arrive during visiting days.

Guards discovered a seven-meter-long tunnel in 2005 that inmates had dug using basic tools. The discovery revealed the resourcefulness of prisoners and the ongoing security challenges the facility faced.

Location: Concepción

GPS coordinates: -36.80320,-73.02200

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:54