Bío Bío province

The Bío Bío province is an administrative region in central Chile with varied terrain spanning coastal mountains through agricultural valleys to the Andes. The area encompasses fourteen communes with Los Angeles serving as the administrative center.

The province was established in 1875 and gained its current boundaries in 1974. These changes shaped how the territory was organized and connected its diverse landscapes into a single administrative unit.

The region carries strong ties to Mapuche traditions and agricultural ways of life that remain visible in villages and farming communities. People maintain close connections to the land through daily practices, local markets, and seasonal celebrations that define village rhythm.

The Pan-American Highway passes through the province and connects its major cities, making travel between towns straightforward. The region is easy to navigate and allows visitors to explore both urban centers and rural areas.

The region produces wine from local grape varieties in a Mediterranean climate that shapes the fruit in distinctive ways. This wine culture remains less prominent than other Chilean wine regions, yet offers genuine discoveries for those exploring the area.

Location: Biobío Region

Capital city: Los Ángeles

Elevation above the sea: 429 m

Shares border with: Arauco Province, Concepción Province, Malleco Province, Minas Department, Ñorquín Department, Loncopué Department, Picunches Department, Diguillín Province

Website: http://gobernacionbiobio.gov.cl

GPS coordinates: -37.38333,-71.86667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07