Santa Juana

Santa Juana is an administrative commune in Concepción Province situated across rolling terrain with mixed agricultural and forested areas. The municipal center is located roughly 40 kilometers from the regional capital and serves a population of approximately 12,700 residents.

The settlement was established in 1626 as a Spanish fort intended to secure regional control, with the name honoring both the saint and the founding governor's interests. The military outpost gradually transformed into a civilian center shaped by local activities and community development.

The town holds annual celebrations for local agriculture and fishing traditions, with the Shrimp Festival and Honey Festival drawing residents together to share regional products and knowledge.

Visitors can find municipal services and administration in the central area, which is easily accessible on foot. The best time to explore is during the drier months when roads and rural paths are in better condition.

The landscape is shaped by stands of poplar trees that play a surprisingly important role in the local microclimate and define much of the region's appearance. These tree groups provide wind protection and enable various agricultural activities in the surrounding fields.