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Conguillío National Park
Araucaria forest park around the active Llaima volcano in Araucanía, crossed by an unpaved scenic road from Melipeuco.
50 km · about 60 min drive
Araucania, Chile · South America
Vilcún sits on the route: 30 minutes from Lautaro, 50km from Conguillío National Park.
Vilcún is a town located in Araucania, Chile. With a population of 22,499, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Vilcún 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 Vilcún to your route.
Vilcún (Mapudungun for "lizard") is a Chilean town and commune in Cautín Province, Araucanía Region. The town is an important gateway for tourists visiting Conguillío National Park and Llaima volcano. The commune also includes the localities of Cherquenco, San Patricio, General López and Cajón.
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Vilcún is located in Araucania, Chile, South America. The coordinates are -38.6688 latitude, -72.2257 longitude.
Vilcún has a population of approximately 22,499 people, making it a town in Chile.
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Araucaria forest park around the active Llaima volcano in Araucanía, crossed by an unpaved scenic road from Melipeuco.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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