 View of the city from the Cerro | ||
| Curicó | ||
| region | Region de Maule | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents | 125.275 (2017) | |
| height | 228 m | |
| Tourist info web | Side of the commune | |
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Curicó is a city in the Región del Maule, Central Chile.
background
The city is about 200 km south of Santiago de Chile. The region is particularly known for its excellent wines. In addition, the city, founded in 1743, is said to have the most beautiful Plaza de Armas in Chile. The reason for this could be the numerous statues and the very old and large trees.
The cityscape is more like a small town. Only a few of the houses have several floors. The streets are typically arranged in squares.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is in Santiago.
By train
Trains running between Santiago and Temuco or. Concepción stop at the train station.
By bus
Probably the cheapest way to get here. Pullman del Sur has its own terminal on the northern edge of the city, Turbus has an office in the Alameda. In addition to the two large providers, there are many smaller local bus companies whose buses are at the main terminal (in the street Prat) arrive and depart.
In the street
The city is right on the Panamericana.
mobility
In general, everything in the city center (approx. 1x1 km) can be reached by foot within a very short time. A minibus ticket costs 300 pesos, a shared taxi ticket from 400 pesos, depending on the time.
Tourist Attractions
The devastating earthquake of February 28th, 2010 caused great damage. From the media comes the figure that 80% - 90% of the historic city center has been destroyed.
Churches
- Iglesia San Francisco, at Plaza San Francisco. Almost completely destroyed by the earthquake.
- Church on Plaza de Armas. Church that collapsed during the last severe earthquake in 1985 and has been modernized and rebuilt.
Buildings
Monuments
In the Alameda (largest avenue in the city) there are numerous statues donated by an association. Among others one by Mahatma Gandhi and John Paul II.
Streets and squares
- As already mentioned above, the Plaza de Armas forms the center of the city, which is typical for Chilean cities.
Parks
- Cerro, east of the city center, surrounded by a park. From there you have a good view over the place and towards the Andes.
- Radal Siete Tazas National Park, around 80 km east of the city. The best way to arrive by public transport is from Curicó.
various
activities
On a weekend in mid-March, the Fiesta de Vendimia instead, a festival for the grape harvest taking place. In the area of the plaza, countless stands have been set up where the region's wine can be tasted. You buy a wine glass and tickets for the number of wines you want to taste beforehand. There is also a large stage with a cultural program and typical Chilean dishes.
shop
There is a new (oversized) shopping center southwest of the city center, where you can actually find everything. In the center there are smaller, traditional shops. The main shopping street is Prat. If you follow Avenida Henriquéz to the west you come to the Fería (weekly market), where fruit, vegetables and fish are offered very cheaply.
kitchen
Typical for the region are tortas curicanas, very sweet little puff pastry tarts.
Cheap
medium
Upscale
nightlife
Not particularly pronounced. At the weekend, the students usually retreat to their parents' houses. Some discos (in which only Raggaetone is played) are for example in the Avenida Henriquez on the southern edge of the center.
accommodation
Cheap
medium
- Residencial Alemana, in Avenida San Martín. Accommodation run by a German.Price: Overnight stay with breakfast from 10 euros.
Upscale
Learn
The campus of the engineering courses of the Universidad de Talca is located in Curicó, just outside near the Panamericana. Around 1,000 people study here.
Work
security
health
Practical advice
The post office is located directly on the Plaza de Armas.
trips
- Radal Siete Tazas National Park
- Altos de Lircay National Park
- Lago Vichuquén National Park about 100 km west of Curicó
- Wine tours - ask at the tourist office (Calle Yungay)
