The natural Monument Cerro Ñielol is a viewpoint that is located in the city of Temuco, this allows to see the whole city together with contemplating its natural beauty, flora and fauna.
This park has a surface area of 89.5 hectares (196.9 acres) and it is managed by Conaf. The information center will provide you with information about monument's protected areas. It also has four trails, children playground and a restaurant. The "La Patagua" area commemorates the negotiations between the Mapuches and the Chilean Army that took place in 1881, when the Mapuches turned over the land so the city could be built, promising to live in peace. There is also a Mapuche ceremonial and prayer center.
As a consequence of a migratory process, the Mapuches occupied Chile's southern area, staying in the Región de Valdivia for over 1300 years. Several archaeological remains, such as pottery and urns, have been found in the proximities of the reserve, especially in Temuco.
This monument has an important historical meaning, for inside there is the Patagua del Armisticio, a tree that commemorates the parlament between Chileans and Mapuches in which peace was reached. This was an important step in the pacification and conquest of the Araucanía.
Gastronomy
This area has a gastronomic identity marked mainly by Mapuche cuisine and the complement of Spanish cuisine. This land is characterized as a place of cultivation, where there are different outbreaks of fruits, legumes, vegetables and spices that are fundamental in the condiment of the food as the Merquén.
Meat and fish are also important food, which are usually seasoned with the spices of Mapuche cuisine. Within the typical dishes are the Charquicán, empanadas with pebre, roast lamb, tortillas embers among others. You cannot visit this area without eating chestnuts or pine nuts.
A traditional drink of the area is apple chicha or wine. Desserts usually have blueberries or raspberries or nuts and chestnuts as well.
The weather on this place is oceanic and rainy, with a bit of Mediterranean influence, there’s abundant and constant rainfall, even in summer. The annual average temperature is 11° C.
We advise you to wear clothes that are suitable for rain, because the weather is constantly changes at any time of the year.
Stores in rural areas are open all day, but they close between 13.00 and 15.00. We advise you to carry local currency (Chilean pesos), since it isn’t possible to pay with debit or credit cards in kiosks and rural stores.
Do not litter on parks or streets. Taking care of our environment is everyone's responsibility. Avoid fines by following the rules.
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