Yumbel, ChileLaja FallsParque Nacional NonguénPuente ColganteLaguna FloresVado de TarpellancaPlaza de Yumbel
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Yumbel

Yumbel is a town in Biobio Region district, Chile of about 11,111 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage and 11 parks. The must-see places are Laja Falls, Parque Nacional Nonguén and Puente Colgante.

37.0982° S, 72.5608° WPop. 11,111

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Within 30 km49 places
Within 50 km68
Must-see22
Notable168
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Laja Falls, waterfall near Yumbel
Must-see

Laja Falls

Waterfall · 26 km

Parque Nacional Nonguén, nature spot near Yumbel
Must-see

Parque Nacional Nonguén

Nature spot · 54 km

Puente Colgante, viewpoint near Yumbel
Must-see

Puente Colgante

Viewpoint · 56 km

Places near Yumbel by type

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One day from Yumbel

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:47 pm

141 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 Yumbel
  2. Laguna Floreslake · 45 min
  3. Laja Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Vado de Tarpellancawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Laguna La Señorazalake · 45 min
  6. Salto Millahuewaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Yumbel
Today’s loopYumbelStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Yumbel?

Laja Falls (waterfall, about 26 km), Laguna Flores (lake, about 10 km), Vado de Tarpellanca (waterfall, about 19 km), Plaza de Yumbel (park, about 1 km), Campo de Oración (church, about 1 km), Iglesia De Jesucristo Sud, Yumbel (church, about 1 km).

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

68 places on Spotwander: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage, 11 parks, 14 churches, 10 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Yumbel?

Cerro Melipilún, about 13 km by road; Cerro Alto (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Yumbel?

Fuerte Santa Lucía de Yumbel, about 2 km by road; Padre Juan Pedro Mayoral (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Yumbel?

Start in Yumbel, visit Laguna Flores, then Laja Falls, then Vado de Tarpellanca, then Laguna La Señoraza, then Salto Millahue, and drive back — about 141 km by road in all.