Curepto, Rural commune in Talca Province, Chile
Curepto stands in the Maule Region at an elevation of 9 meters, extending across 1,073 square kilometers of agricultural landscapes and traditional settlements.
The Spanish colonial settlement received official recognition in 1790, marking a period of structured development in the Talca Province administrative organization.
The name Curepto derives from Mapudungun language meaning 'where the wind blows', reflecting the deep indigenous heritage of this Chilean region.
Visitors can reach Curepto through CONTIMAR bus services departing from platform 16 at Talca station between 6:30 and 21:30 daily.
The waters near Curepto contain the wreckage of El Oriflama, an 18th-century Spanish vessel that sank in 1770 carrying valuable cargo.
Location: Talca Province
Inception: 1790
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
Website: http://www.curepto.cl/
Website: http://curepto.cl
GPS coordinates: -35.08333,-72.01667
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:31
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