Biobio, Chile · South America
Arauco sits on the route: 25 minutes from Lota.
Arauco is a town located in Biobio, Chile. With a population of 24,659, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Arauco sits in Chile, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Santiago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arauco to your route.
La Imperial or Ciudad Imperial was a city founded by Pedro de Valdivia on 16 April 1552 and named in honor of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, then (also) king of Spain. It was abandoned on 5 April 1600 and destroyed as a result of the Mapuche Uprising of 1598 during the War of Arauco. The ruins ('old city') wereRead more
called Antigua Imperial. A city was refounded there in 1882 under the name Carahue.
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Arauco is located in Biobio, Chile, South America. The coordinates are -37.2463 latitude, -73.3175 longitude.
Arauco has a population of approximately 24,659 people, making it a town in Chile.
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