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Pucon
Chile's adventure capital at the foot of the active Villarrica Volcano, offering glacier hikes, hot springs, and stunning Lake Villarrica.
40 km · about 45 min drive
Araucania, Chile · South America
Cunco sits on the route: 40 minutes from Vilcún, 40km from Pucon.
Cunco is a town located in Araucania, Chile. With a population of 15,628, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Cunco 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 Cunco to your route.
Cunco is a Chilean commune and city in Cautín Province, Araucanía Region. The town is located 60 km southeast of the city of Temuco and 77 km west of Icalma International Pass.
The major geographical features of this commune are the Allipén River and the Colico Lake.
According to Friar Ernesto Wilhelm de MoesbachRead more
Cunco is etymologically derived from the Mapuche language's word for "dark red" (cun) "water" (co) meaning water with volcanic ash or silt.
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Cunco is located in Araucania, Chile, South America. The coordinates are -38.9318 latitude, -72.0315 longitude.
Cunco has a population of approximately 15,628 people, making it a town in Chile.
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natural wonder
Chile's adventure capital at the foot of the active Villarrica Volcano, offering glacier hikes, hot springs, and stunning Lake Villarrica.
40 km · about 45 min drive
national park
Araucaria forest park around the active Llaima volcano in Araucanía, crossed by an unpaved scenic road from Melipeuco.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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