Chicureo, city in Chile
Chicureo is a residential area in Colina, north of Santiago, made up of numerous housing developments. It features single-family homes built on spacious plots of land surrounded by green fields and rolling hills that shape the local landscape.
Chicureo began in the early 1900s as an agricultural area with several haciendas, including Hacienda Guay-Guay and Hacienda Chicureo, run by local families. Starting in the 1980s, the area gradually transformed from farmland into a modern residential zone with multiple housing developments.
The name Chicureo comes from the Mapudungun language and means place where spears are set up. This connection to indigenous roots remains visible today through the preserved place names and how families spend time outdoors, tending gardens and enjoying the open spaces around their homes.
The area is easily reached from Santiago, especially by car, and residents use modern roads and the Autopista Los Libertadores for daily travel. Small shops, restaurants, and cafes serve the local community, though many people travel to other neighborhoods for a wider range of services.
The area developed without fixed boundaries, growing organically through separate housing projects like Piedra Roja, La Reserva, and Santa Elena. Piedra Roja stands out as a gated community with an artificial lake, homes in Mediterranean and British styles, and private security, making it distinct from other neighborhoods.
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