Araucania Region district, Chile

Places to visit near Collipulli

Collipulli is a town in Araucania Region district, Chile, home to about 16,392 people. Within 50 km by road there are 116 places to visit — 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 churches, 25 parks and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Iglesia de San Leonardo de Porto Mauricio (1 km), Salto Rehuén (33 km) and Parque Nacional Nahuelbuta (66 km).

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

Collipulli at a glance

Location
Araucania Region district, Chile
Population
about 16,392
Coordinates
37.9545° S, 72.4344° W
Places within 50 km
116 (2 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 Collipulli

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Collipulli: 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 Collipulli

63 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Collipulli. The closest is Viaducto Malleco (1 km); the best-known is Cerro Chiguaihue (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Collipulli

27 churches within 100 km of Collipulli. The closest is La Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos de Los Últimos Días (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia de San Leonardo de Porto Mauricio (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Collipulli

26 parks within 100 km of Collipulli. The closest is Plaza Gabriela Mistral (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Collipulli

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Collipulli. The closest is Salto Chancagua (15 km); the best-known is Salto Rehuén (33 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Collipulli

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Collipulli. The closest is Cornelio Saavedra (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Collipulli

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Collipulli. The closest is Parque Nacional Tolhuaca (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Collipulli

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 102 km on the road.

  1. Start in Collipulli
  2. 15 km Salto Chancagua · waterfall, Araucania Region
  3. 21 km Salto Rehuén · waterfall, Biobio Region
  4. 48 km Cerro Alboyanco · viewpoint, Araucania Region
  5. 10 km Cerro Chiguaihue · viewpoint, Araucania Region
  6. 7 km Iglesia de San Leonardo de Porto Mauricio · church, Araucania Region
  7. 1 km Back to Collipulli

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How to reach Collipulli

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    Within 15 km of Collipulli

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Collipulli by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2763Viaducto Malleco (1 km)
    Churches2327La Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos de Los Últimos Días (1 km)
    Parks2526Plaza Gabriela Mistral (1 km)
    Waterfalls320Salto Chancagua (15 km)
    Other attractions1318Ignacio Carrera Pinto (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1015Cornelio Saavedra (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens612Parque Nacional Tolhuaca (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs29Laguna Canada (2 km)
    Museums67Museo Histórico de Collipulli (1 km)
    Caves12Cuevas de Río Bureo (39 km)

    Collipulli: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Collipulli?

    Iglesia de San Leonardo de Porto Mauricio (church, about 1 km), Ignacio Carrera Pinto (attraction, about 1 km), Cerro Chiguaihue (viewpoint, about 8 km), Salto Rehuén (waterfall, about 33 km), Salto Chancagua (waterfall, about 15 km), Cerro Alboyanco (viewpoint, about 17 km).

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

    116 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 churches, 25 parks, 3 waterfalls, 13 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Collipulli?

    Viaducto Malleco, about 1 km by road; Cerro Motrulo (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Collipulli?

    La Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos de Los Últimos Días, about 1 km by road; Iglesia de San Leonardo de Porto Mauricio (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Collipulli?

    Plaza Gabriela Mistral, about 1 km by road; Plaza de Armas de Collipulli (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Collipulli?

    Start in Collipulli, visit Salto Chancagua, then Salto Rehuén, then Cerro Alboyanco, then Cerro Chiguaihue, then Iglesia de San Leonardo de Porto Mauricio, and drive back — about 102 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Collipulli?

    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 Collipulli

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