Corridor: Araucania and Lakes l Province: IX Región de la Araucanía
Temuco
Temuco - Photos: Jorge González

he city of
Temuco is located in the IX Region in Chile, popularly known as
La Araucanía and it was the last bastion of the
Mapuche people before the arrival of white men.
“Temuco” means "
temu water" in the
Mapuche tongue; the
temu is a kind of tree that may be observed in this entire region along with the monkey-puzzle tree, another ancient species whose original name –araucaria- was the inspiration to name this zone.
Among the local tourist attractions, visitors cannot miss museums such as Pablo Neruda Railway Museum and the Monkey-Puzzle Regional Museum. But in order to learn about the history of the city and its daily routines, travelers just need to get into the Municipal Market, a must-visit. Its national parks, its volcano and its hills are also ideal locations for outdoor recreational activities.
History and nature, the City of Temuco has more to offer than many people believe. It only needs to be discovered.