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Cochamo
Cochamo is a Chilean town and commune located in Llanquihue Province, Los Lagos Region. The capital of the commune is the town of Rio Puelo, which is named after the Puelo River.
History
This sprawling commune was established in 1979; its capital is the Rio Puelo community. Settlement in the area dates back to prehispanic times. Later, the town emerged from stages of consolidating permanent occupation of Cochamo. Recently, ecotourism has become a constantly growing activity in the area. The population of Cochamo is mostly of Spanish origin, with small numbers of Germans and Italians.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby attractions include:
Cochamo Valley
Vicente Perez Rosales National Park
External links
Cochamo website
Cochamo
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