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airplanemode_activeFlights to Temuco (ZCO)
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By bus
The main bus station, or Rodoviario (Vicente Pérez Rosales 01609, served by Colectivo 111), is the stopping point for most long-distance buses. It has stalls for food and drink, and many bus companies have ticket booths.
Local buses, for example to Pucón or Villarica, often run from one of several smaller terminals on Balmaceda (Buses Jac, Igi Llaima and Nar Bus among others), including the Terminal de Buses Rurales (Ánibal Pinto 32, crossing with Balmaceda).
Santiago-Temuco : between 8000 y 15000 pesos
Valdivia-Temuco : 3000 pesos
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By Plane
Aeropuerto Maquehue (ZCO) is 3kms. to the south of the city. It is served by airlines such as LAN, Sky, TAM and American Airlines. There is a big problem with cloud cover due to the airport’s location and so a larger airport is under construction 12kms. further south.
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By Train
There is a [url=http://www.victoriatemuco.cl/]rail link[/url] to the town of Victoria to the north, but bus services are more frequent and serve more destinations. The station is at Barros Arana 191.
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By Car
Temuco is positioned on Chile’s main north-south road, the Ruta 5, which forms part of the Pan-American Highway. There is a ring road, but getting in to and out of the city by car is relatively easy. There are also roads heading west, towards Puerto Saavedra on the coast, and east, towards the Andes and some national parks.
To the north the next main city is Los Angeles, to the south [wiki=dcf0287f14ed22ec3c57649aac325582]Valdivia[/wiki].
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filter_dramaGet aroundTemuco is small enough to explore on foot if you are used to walking, and most of the places visitors would want to see are close enough to reach in a single day without using public transport. That said public transport is widely available and inexpensive, although it can be very hard for visitors to work out where each vehicle is going. There are three main types:
*Micros - These are small buses which charge a fixed amount per trip, around $480CLP (the amount is usually displayed on the outside, or just ask the driver). There are several lines, each following a set route and denoted by different colours and numbers (although there are ‘variations’ within the lines as well, so it may be best to ask when boarding).
*Colectivos - These look like taxis, generally black with yellow markings, with a triangle sign on the roof with a route number on it. Again, they have a fixed route and a fixed price, and will stop to let people in and out as they go. The price will be marked on the inside right hand side of the windscreen, although it can be better to ask as the spoken price can be cheaper.
*Taxis - Taxis are common, and can be flagged down as normal. A guideline price is $5,000CLP to reach the other side of the city, or about 15 minutes’ worth of driving. The drivers tend not to quote higher prices to foreigners, and all taxis have meters. -
filter_dramaSeeThe Plaza las Armas, or main square. There is a statue in the centre " Monumento a la Araucania" commemorating the different groups who have influenced the area, including the Mapuche.
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Activities
This is a hill to the north of town which has been turned into a park, and has a paved road to a viewpoint over the city. You can drive or walk to the top. From here various paths wind around the hill and it is a nice place to visit if the weather is good. There is a restaurant and an environmental exhibition centre (which is frequently closed) at the top.
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This is an awesome collection of native artifacts and not to be missed. In an otherwise quiet town, this is definitely worth an exit from Route 5 Free parking, friendly staff, and cheap entry price. This museum preserves the history and heritage of La Araucania and houses more than 3000 exhibits and objects that speak of the evolution of the region,exchanges and ancestral cosmovision...
*This is a 5 hours handicraft tour where you will get to meet the artisans in their workplace and discover the traditional mapuche crafts and art as jewelry making, stone carving, weaving and much more!
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Events
Cultural event about the story of the mapuches Tren Tren y Cai Cai
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*The events celebrates the new year in the mapuche culture: you can participate and see lot of activities, discover the traditions and folklore of this culture.
*Parade of typical boats on the river of Imperial and fireworks display
*Competition of the biggest "tortilla" , with others activities as dance, music and you can taste traditional food as "merken", "pebre"..
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filter_dramaBuyThere is a large outdoor fruit and vegetable market which is well worth a visit located near the old railway station. Watch your belongings in this area but enjoy wandering between the stalls selling dried spices, homemade honey, cheeses and other tasty treats.
* The Mercado Municipal is an indoor market full of stalls selling handmade clothing, jewellery, musical instruments and more. There are also restaurants, fresh meat and fish stalls and general shops in the complex, with more facing the streets around the perimeter of the building.
* This modern shopping centre is the place to go for branded goods in boutique shops all in one place. The major department stores have a presence here, and there is a cinema and food court for when you need a break from buying the latest fashions.
*A small shop where you can find handicrafts made by mapuche women, and participate at the local economy! -
filter_dramaEatRestaurante Rapa Nui, (on Aldunate near the central market). This local favorite has the best Churrascos and Completos and Chilean "family food" in town. It is always very clean, and service is promt, and the prices always reasonable. Ask any local in Temuco for "Rapa Nui" and they'll get you there.
* Restaurante Las Tranqueras, (in front of the Hotel Dreams). It's expensive but has good food.
*Mapuche cuisine, fresh made and cheap ( if you choose the dish of the day, 2000pesos)
*This restaurant is know as the best "picada" ( good deal, good price) of Temuco, as the dishes are really cheap and good quality .
You can taste here specialities of Chile, from the cazuela ( soup with meat) or asado..
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*Located in the market of Temuco, this restaurant is specialized in sea-food and offers a large variety of dishes, all full of flavors!-
Pub Food
Beermania is famous for its chorrillana, a heap of chips, sausage, chicken, steak, egg, etc. It goes perfectly with their selection of beers, from cheap litre bottles of lager to smaller craft beers. There are hundreds of quotations pinned to the wall on wooden planks, if you are in need of a conversation starter.
* El Farolito serves excellent pizzas alongside popular Chilean drinks such as the michelada (lager with lemon juice in a salt-rimmed glass).
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filter_dramaDrinkAvenida Alemania, to the west of Caupolicán, is full of places to go for a drink. From dingy karaoke bars to microbrewery-supplied pubs, there is something for everyone. Noteworthy among them, but by no means excluding the rest are:
* Bisonte, which opened early in 2014, is a microbrewery bar, serving a variety of beers in a wild-west theme. There is an interior terrace.
*Are you looking for a nice and cheap place to have a drink, run to Plan B . You will discover the famous " pisco" ( local drink), listen some good music and get to meet chileans!
*A bar and restaurant located next to the Avenida Alemania, where you can listen local live music while sipping a fresh-mande mojito or piña colada..
*Often crowded, this bar is a meeting point to have a drink , and listen live music ( during the weekend) -
filter_dramaSleepTerra del Sur. This hotel is at the end of Bulnes street across the small bridge. It's close to the city center and very comfortable and has a swimming pool, sauna and Turkish bath (Sauna and Turkish bath only for men - though they will let guests of both sex use them after hours). 30,000 pesos or $50 per night.
*Hospedaje located really close to the city center of the city, abou 10 minutes walking to the Plaza de Armas
*Really nice hostel located at about 4km of the city center. You will be hosted in a family, opend minded and full of advices about what to do in Temuco.. You will feel like home away from home !
The breakfast is included.
*Located at 5 minutes walking from the main square of the city, it is a really good deal and place to stay in the city. -
filter_dramaContactThe tourist information centre, located at the north east corner of the Plaza Ánibal Pinto (Plaza las Armas), is well staffed and full of useful leaflets for things to do around the city and nearby, where to stay and how to continue your journey.
contacto@turismotemuco.cl - (045)2973116 for more informations
Or you can go to the tourist information located in calle Bulnes, number 590.
You will find there the tourist information of SERNATUR ( National Service of Tourism): they have plenty of leaflets and are well informed about what to do in the city and its surroundings.
infoaraucania@sernatur.cl - (45)2406213 -
filter_dramaGet out[wiki=c802c36b9085d400ec7d63624bd3fde1]Pucón[/wiki] - The reason most travellers are in Temuco in the first place is to visit Pucón, a hub for people wanting to explore the beautiful countryside and get involved in an array of outdoor activities.
*[wiki=cb0cd3cccf1633165ffbe56577a5c0bd]Villarrica[/wiki] - Closer than Pucón, and less touristy, Villarrica is more suited to tourists who prefer not to be surrounded by other tourists.
*[url=http://parquenacionalconguillio.cl/]Conguillío[/url] - A stunning national park located about 90kms away. Prices for entry are (as of May 2014) $4,500 for foreign adults ($2,500 for Chileans), $2,500 for children ($1,000 for Chileans), and under 6 free. Ask at Temuco’s tourist information for advice on how to get there.
*[wiki=a3a8254a45e52d729e10746b908042b1]Curacautín[/wiki] is a small town one hour and a half from Temuco, from where the Parque Nacional Conguillío can be reached by the northern entrance. Other nature activities are available.
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