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MAULE REGION · CHILE

Province of Curicó

Between valleys, vineyards, mountains and the coast.

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Vineyards and traditions

Curicó Province brings together mountain landscapes, wine-growing traditions, rural communities and cultural heritage.

Its municipalities

Licantén Rauco Romeral Teno
LOCAL IDENTITY

Culture and heritage

The province brings together Central Valley landscapes, wine-growing areas, rural communities, and coastal and mountain settings. Its urban heritage and local communities offer different ways to explore Maule.

LOCAL HISTORY

History of the province

The urban history of Curicó is linked to the establishment of colonial towns. On 9 October 1743, Governor José Antonio Manso de Velasco founded the town known as San José de Buena Vista, from which the present-day city of Curicó developed. The settlement was established as part of efforts to organize and bring together the population of the area.

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Historical milestones

1743

On 9 October, San José de Buena Vista, the town from which present-day Curicó developed, was founded.

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PLACES TO DISCOVER

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