Places to visit near

Arauco

Arauco is a town in Biobio Region district, Chile of about 24,659 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit: 37 beaches & coast, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Playa Colcura, Faro Punta Lutrín and Parque de Lota Isidora Cousiño.

37.2463° S, 73.3175° WPop. 24,659

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Within 30 km105 places
Within 50 km119
Must-see20
Notable129
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Arauco

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:51 pm

114 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Arauco
  2. Bahía de Araucobeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Isla Santa Maríariver spot · 1 hrs
  4. Playa Blancabeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Parroquia San Matías Apostolchurch · 30 min
  6. Playa Colcurabeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Arauco
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Arauco?

Santuario de la Naturaleza Humedal Arauco Desembocadura Río Carampangue (nature spot, about 3 km), Playa Colcura (beach, about 26 km), Faro Punta Lutrín (beach, about 27 km), Parque de Lota Isidora Cousiño (park, about 27 km), Parroquia San Matías Apostol (church, about 28 km), Playa Blanca (beach, about 32 km).

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

119 places on Spotwander: 37 beaches & coast, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 other attractions, 11 parks.

Which is the nearest beach to Arauco?

Trana, about 1 km by road; Playa Punta Lava Pie (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arauco?

Cerrillo Rari, about 16 km by road; Mirador Humedal de Arauco (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Arauco?

Start in Arauco, visit Bahía de Arauco, then Isla Santa María, then Playa Blanca, then Parroquia San Matías Apostol, then Playa Colcura, and drive back — about 114 km by road in all.