Curicó

- 34.983333333333 - 71.233333333333Koordinaten: 34 ° 59 ' S, 71 ° 14' W

Curico is a city in the middle of the South American Andean country Chile. It belongs to the Maule Region and has 102 439 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2005).

The name comes from the Mapudungun language Curico and means black water ( Curi = black; Co = water).

Geography

Curico is located in central Chile, about 194 km south of Santiago in the Maule Region (Region VII).

• 208 m above the sea level
• Area of ​​the province of Curico 1328 km ²
• Rivers to Curico: Río Mataquito, Río Teno and Río Lontué
• Curico is located on the Panamerican Highway.

The day and night temperatures vary relatively strong. This creates ideal conditions for some varieties. The climate is Mediterranean.

History

Curico was founded October 9, 1743 under the name of San Jose de Buenavista by José Antonio Manso de Velasco. In 1830 the town was granted its town charter.

The church, Iglesia San Francisco was built in 1731 and came in 1758 to its present position.

When earthquake 27 February 2010 90 % of the historic center, almost 60 % of the town were destroyed.

Tourism

Between 15 and 20 March the city each year celebrates a big wine festival, the ' Fiesta de la Vendimia '. The region has its own wine route, the Ruta del Vino en el Valle de Curico.

Potrero Grande is about 30 km away from Curico. A hilly area is ideal for hiking and camping with large forests and waterfalls. The rivers around Curico are popular with trekking friends.

Economy

In the region around Curico has evolved into a remarkable wine growing region. Also known as fruit - growing region Curico has a meaning.

Sons and daughters of the town

• Benito Rebolledo (1880-1954), painter