Zúñiga

Zúñiga is a village in San Vicente de Tagua Tagua with buildings that display continuous facades made of adobe walls, clay tile roofs with large overhanging eaves. The place contains four historically significant structures: the Parish Church, Parish House, Cáceres House, and Galafe House.

The village originated when priest Antonio de Zúñiga initiated chapel construction in the 1760s, which led to the development of a settlement around this religious site. The place name honors this priest and his role in establishing the community.

The buildings here reflect local building traditions with thick adobe walls and broad roof overhangs that showcase regional craftsmanship from earlier times. This architectural style shapes daily life in the village and gives the place a distinctive appearance rooted in how people historically constructed their homes.

The village is located about 15 kilometers north of San Vicente de Tagua Tagua and is best explored on foot to properly see the building details. Visitors should allow time to walk between the structures and observe the crafted details of the adobe walls and roof work.

In the 2000s, the village received regional funding to renovate building facades, showing how residents committed to preserving their architectural character. This restoration effort helped secure many details of the original adobe construction and roofwork for future generations.