Biobio Region district, Chile

Places to visit near Lebu

Lebu is a town in Biobio Region district, Chile, home to about 22,345 people. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit — 36 beaches & coast, 34 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Fuerte Tucapel (38 km), Parque Nacional Nahuelbuta (77 km) and Monumento Natural Contulmo (77 km).

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Lebu, Chile
Lebu, Biobio Region district, Chile. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lebu at a glance

Location
Biobio Region district, Chile
Population
about 22,345
Coordinates
37.6082° S, 73.6536° W
Places within 50 km
144 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Lebu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lebu: 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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Beaches & coast near Lebu

50 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lebu. The closest is Playa Chimpe (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Lebu

39 churches within 100 km of Lebu. The closest is Ejercito Evangelico de Chile (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lebu

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lebu. The closest is Santa Fe (2 km); the best-known is Cerros de Millonhue (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lebu

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lebu. The closest is Humedal Urbano Lebu Norte (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Lebu

21 parks within 100 km of Lebu. The closest is Plaza de Armas (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lebu

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lebu. The closest is Laguna Lencán (34 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Lebu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lebu
  2. 1 km Plaza de Armas · park, Biobio Region
  3. 2 km Museo Minero de Lebu · museum, Biobio Region
  4. 4 km Mirador Cueva Del Toro · cave, Biobio Region
  5. 1 km Caverna de Benavides · cave, Biobio Region
  6. 1 km Cueva Benavides · cave, Biobio Region
  7. 4 km Back to Lebu

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From travellers near Lebu

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How to reach Lebu

    All places near Lebu by distance

    Within 15 km of Lebu

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lebu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast3650Playa Chimpe (1 km)
    Churches3439Ejercito Evangelico de Chile (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1026Santa Fe (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1124Humedal Urbano Lebu Norte (2 km)
    Parks2021Plaza de Armas (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs816Laguna Lencán (34 km)
    Museums611Museo Minero de Lebu (2 km)
    Forts & heritage611Ruinas Mina de Lebu (2 km)
    Other attractions411Ferrocarril (1 km)
    Waterfalls58Salto del Huellaco (7 km)
    Caves33Cueva Benavides (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Islote Pichiguapi (32 km)

    Lebu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lebu?

    Plaza de Armas (park, about 1 km), Museo Minero de Lebu (museum, about 2 km), Cueva Benavides (cave, about 4 km), Mirador Cueva Del Toro (cave, about 4 km), Caverna de Benavides (cave, about 4 km), Salto del Huellaco (waterfall, about 7 km).

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

    144 places on Spotwander: 36 beaches & coast, 34 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 parks.

    Which is the nearest beach to Lebu?

    Playa Chimpe, about 1 km by road; Playa Millongue (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lebu?

    Ejercito Evangelico de Chile, about 1 km by road; Iglesia de Jesucristo de Los Santos de Los Últimos Días (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lebu?

    Santa Fe, about 2 km by road; Mirador de Descanso Bahia de Lebu (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lebu?

    Start in Lebu, visit Plaza de Armas, then Museo Minero de Lebu, then Mirador Cueva Del Toro, then Caverna de Benavides, then Cueva Benavides, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lebu?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Lebu

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