Cañete is a commune that belongs to the Arauco Province of the Biobío Region. With a warm climate and rainy winters, Cañete is an ideal commune for agriculture and with large forest areas. It limits to the north with the commune of Los Álamos, to the west with the Pacific Ocean, to the south with the communes of Tirúa and to the east with the coastal mountain range.
It is known as the "historic city", as it is one of the oldest cities in Chile. In its surroundings the Battle of Tucapel took place and it was there that Pedro de Valdivia died. The commune has several historical attractions such as the Mapuche Museum, open since 1977, which preserves a valuable ancestral heritage in which the life and culture of the Mapuches can be appreciated.
But Cañete also stands out for its more than 20 lagoons that serve as a tourist attraction. One of the most outstanding places is La Piedra del Águila, located 52 km away from Cañete within the Nahuelbuta National Park, a place that houses an extensive wild native flora and fauna. The access to this place is through a path that guides the hiker to Piedra del Águila. Once there, you can enjoy a natural viewpoint where you can fully appreciate the snow-capped mountains of the Andes Mountains, along with the majesty of the Pacific Ocean.
Another unmissable place is Lake Lanalhue, located 8 km south of Cañete on the western slope of the Nahuelbuta Mountain Range; It is known for its warm waters and for the presence of the black-necked swan. It offers the possibility of practicing nautical sports and enjoying tourist services.
Another tourist attraction is El Salto de Huillinco, a 22 meters high waterfall that is located 10 km north of Cañete.
This beautiful Chilean town is located 135 km south of Concepción, and 635 km away from Santiago, and can be reached by car through the Panamerican route number 5 or by bus with companies such as Pullman Tur and Buses Ríos, both available at kupos.cl.
kupos.cl is the platform where you find all the transportation options.
On your trip to Cañete, you cannot miss these three wonderful destinations:
Fundo Anique
Located at kilometer 3 of Camino a Cayucupil, this farm is an ideal space to spend an entertaining day outdoors. Full of hualles, the native tree of the area, this place is usually the campus of most of the traditional festivals such as the Fiesta del Cordero and the Fiestas Patrias.
Sometimes it is often used as a motocross practice site and as a recreational site for the whole family. Full of greenery and fresh air, it is the ideal place to share with the whole family.
Agua de la Nutria
Agua de la Nutria is a water park located on the outside of Cañete just about 10 kilometers from the city center. In this location you can enjoy swimming pools with water slides, sauna, canopy, paintball and much more.
The Terraces of Mañihuales
This place is made up of a restaurant with delicious food and accommodation in beautiful and cozy cabins, it is an unmissable stop during your trip to Cañete.
Las Terrazas de Mañihuales is also an ideal destination for the celebration of parties and events due to its striking architecture.
Concepción to Cañete
DESDE $ 10.500
Cañete to Concepción
DESDE $ 7.490
Contulmo to Cañete
DESDE $ 20.500
Cañete to Contulmo
DESDE $ 20.500
Santiago to Cañete
DESDE $ 25.000
Cañete to Santiago
DESDE $ 17.120
Rancagua to Cañete
DESDE $ 18.275
Cañete to Rancagua
DESDE $ 19.350
Chillán to Cañete
DESDE $ 10.700
| Route | Company | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concepción to Cañete | Ivergrama | $ 10.500 | Book |
| Contulmo to Cañete | Buses Jeldres | $ 20.500 | Book |
| Santiago to Cañete | Pullman Tur | $ 25.000 | Book |
| Concepción to Cañete | Buses Jeldres | $ 10.500 | Book |
| Rancagua to Cañete | Pullman Tur | $ 18.275 | Book |
| Santiago to Cañete | Ivergrama | $ 25.000 | Book |
| Chillán to Cañete | Ivergrama | $ 10.700 | Book |
| Santiago to Cañete | Buses Ríos | $ 25.000 | Book |
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