Araucania Region district, Chile

Places to visit near Temuco

Temuco is a city in Araucania Region district, Chile, home to about 238,129 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 35 churches, 24 parks, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 waterfalls. The must-see places are Monumento a Caupolicán (1 km), Catedral de Temuco (1 km) and Iglesia Luterana Temuco (2 km).

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

Temuco at a glance

Location
Araucania Region district, Chile
Population
about 238,129
Coordinates
38.7396° S, 72.5984° W
Places within 50 km
123 (4 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 Temuco

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Temuco: 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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Things to see near Temuco, by type

Churches near Temuco

37 churches within 100 km of Temuco. The closest is Safemi (1 km); the best-known is Catedral de Temuco (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Temuco

24 parks within 100 km of Temuco. The closest is Paul Harris (1 km); the best-known is Plaza Manuel Recabarren (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Temuco

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Temuco. The closest is Laguna Huesquefilo (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Temuco

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Temuco. The closest is Cascadas El Toqui (26 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Temuco

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Temuco. The closest is Monumento a Caupolicán (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Temuco

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Temuco. The closest is Likan Ray (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Temuco

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Temuco
  2. 1 km Museo Regional de la Araucanía · museum, Araucania Region
  3. 1 km Iglesia Luterana Temuco · church, Araucania Region
  4. 3 km Monumento Natural Cerro Ñielol · nature spot, Araucania Region
  5. 2 km Catedral de Temuco · church, Araucania Region
  6. 1 km Monumento a Caupolicán · heritage site, Araucania Region
  7. 0 km Back to Temuco

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How to reach Temuco

    All places near Temuco by distance

    Within 15 km of Temuco

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Temuco by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Churches37Safemi (1 km)
    Other attractions25Jenova Nisi (1 km)
    Parks24Paul Harris (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints21Laguna Huesquefilo (1 km)
    Waterfalls20Cascadas El Toqui (26 km)
    Forts & heritage18Monumento a Caupolicán (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs10Likan Ray (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens9Zona de Restauración Ecológica (2 km)
    Museums7Museo Regional de la Araucanía (1 km)
    Caves1Sitio Mistico (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1Isla Nahuelhuapi (77 km)

    Temuco: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Temuco?

    Monumento a Caupolicán (heritage site, about 1 km), Catedral de Temuco (church, about 1 km), Iglesia Luterana Temuco (church, about 2 km), Monumento Natural Cerro Ñielol (nature spot, about 3 km), Museo Regional de la Araucanía (museum, about 1 km), Plaza Manuel Recabarren (park, about 1 km).

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

    123 places on Spotwander: 35 churches, 24 other attractions, 24 parks, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Temuco?

    Safemi, about 1 km by road; Templo Evangélico Bautista (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Temuco?

    Paul Harris, about 1 km by road; Plaza Teniente Dagoberto Godoy (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Temuco?

    Laguna Huesquefilo, about 1 km by road; Mirador Cerro Ñielol (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Temuco?

    Start in Temuco, visit Museo Regional de la Araucanía, then Iglesia Luterana Temuco, then Monumento Natural Cerro Ñielol, then Catedral de Temuco, then Monumento a Caupolicán, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Temuco?

    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 Temuco

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