Araucania Region district, Chile

Places to visit near Angol

Angol is a town in Araucania Region district, Chile, home to about 44,856 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit — 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 churches, 25 parks and 2 waterfalls. The must-see places are Parque Nacional Nahuelbuta (31 km), Iglesia de San Leonardo de Porto Mauricio (38 km) and Puente Colgante (43 km).

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Angol, Chile
Angol, Araucania Region district, Chile. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Angol at a glance

Location
Araucania Region district, Chile
Population
about 44,856
Coordinates
37.7952° S, 72.7164° W
Places within 50 km
147 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Angol

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Angol: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Angol

64 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Angol. The closest is Cumbre Volcan Sollipulli (1 km); the best-known is Alto Las Pircas (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Angol

34 churches within 100 km of Angol. The closest is Iglesia (1 km); the best-known is Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Angol

26 parks within 100 km of Angol. The closest is Plazoleta Busto Cornelio Saavedra (1 km); the best-known is Plaza 7 Fundaciones (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Angol

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Angol. The closest is Salto Puppy (46 km); the best-known is Salto Rehuén (51 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Angol

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Angol. The closest is Lago Angostura (21 km); the best-known is Laguna Huelehueico (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Angol

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Angol. The closest is Homenaje Hijo Ilustre Alberto Larraguibel Morales (1 km); the best-known is Batalla de Curalaba (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Angol

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 93 km on the road.

  1. Start in Angol
  2. 1 km Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción · church, Araucania Region
  3. 1 km Plaza 7 Fundaciones · park, Araucania Region
  4. 6 km Museo Dillman Bullock · museum, Araucania Region
  5. 23 km Alto Las Pircas · viewpoint, Araucania Region
  6. 31 km Parque Nacional Nahuelbuta · nature spot, Araucania Region
  7. 31 km Back to Angol

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How to reach Angol

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    Within 15 km of Angol

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Angol by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4864Cumbre Volcan Sollipulli (1 km)
    Churches3034Iglesia (1 km)
    Parks2526Plazoleta Busto Cornelio Saavedra (1 km)
    Other attractions1519Comelio Saavedra (1 km)
    Waterfalls217Salto Puppy (46 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs214Lago Angostura (21 km)
    Forts & heritage512Homenaje Hijo Ilustre Alberto Larraguibel Morales (1 km)
    Museums57Museo Histórico Julio Abasolo Aldea (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens57Reserva Nahuelbuta Este (15 km)
    Beaches & coast55Balneario Renaico (22 km)
    Treks44Sendero Cerro Anay (31 km)
    Caves12Polvorín Fuerte Negrete (36 km)

    Angol: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Angol?

    Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción (church, about 1 km), Bernardo O´Higgins (attraction, about 1 km), Plaza 7 Fundaciones (park, about 1 km), Arturo Prat (attraction, about 1 km), Museo Dillman Bullock (museum, about 7 km), Parque Nacional Nahuelbuta (nature spot, about 31 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Angol?

    147 places on Spotwander: 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 churches, 25 parks, 15 other attractions, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Angol?

    Cumbre Volcan Sollipulli, about 1 km by road; Mirador (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Angol?

    Iglesia, about 1 km by road; Eech El Cañon (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Angol?

    Plazoleta Busto Cornelio Saavedra, about 1 km by road; Plaza 7 Fundaciones (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Angol?

    Start in Angol, visit Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción, then Plaza 7 Fundaciones, then Museo Dillman Bullock, then Alto Las Pircas, then Parque Nacional Nahuelbuta, and drive back — about 93 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Angol?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Angol

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Angol’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Angol on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.