Pirque

Pirque is a commune located in the foothills of the Andes southeast of Santiago, spreading across rolling hills and valleys. The area is shaped by vineyards, fruit orchards, and scattered rural settlements that dot the landscape.

The commune developed in the 1880s as an organized administrative unit from a rural settlement. Its growth was shaped by proximity to Santiago and natural conditions favorable for farming and wine production.

The annual Concurso de Selección Genética maintains local livestock diversity through competitions focused on preserving traditional Mapuche poultry breeds.

The area is easily reached from Santiago by public transportation and offers a mix of wine tours and nature walks. Visitors should bring sturdy shoes as many routes involve unpaved paths.

The area is home to one of Latin America's largest wineries with roots spanning multiple generations. The company has become deeply embedded in the local landscape over decades and shapes much of the region's identity.

Location: Cordillera Province

Inception: 1887

Elevation above the sea: 820 m

Website: http://pirque.cl

GPS coordinates: -33.63520,-70.57290

Latest update: December 20, 2025 16:01