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Curicó, which means ‘black water’ in the Mapuche language, lies between the rivers Lontué and Teno, 54 km south of San Fernando. Founded in 1743, it is the only town of any size in the Mataquito Valley and is the service centre for the region’s vineyards. The bustling town centre offers good views towards the mountains and a friendly atmosphere after dark.
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Getting around
While the centre of Curicó is quite compact, some of the outlying barrios are quite a distance away, and you may wish to take one of the numerous colectivos.Ins and outs
Getting there
Curicó is easily accessible by bus from Santiago (many times daily). There are also some connections to the towns further south, especially Talca, Chillán, Temuco and Puerto Montt (several daily).
Curicó
Bus
The main bus terminal is on Prat y Maipú. Local buses, including those to coastal towns as well as some long-distance services use Terminal Plaza, Prat y Maipú. TurBus stop on M De Velasco; their office is also on M De Velasco, 1 block south. Pullman del Sur have their own terminal at Henríquez y Carmen. Many southbound buses bypass Curicó, but can be caught by waiting outside town.
To Santiago several companies, frequent, 2½ hrs, US$6. To Talca, regular, 1 hr, US$2. To Temuco, 7 hrs, US$12-24. To Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt, 11 hrs, US$18-30. To Llico, Buses Díaz, regular in summer, 2 daily off season, 3 hrs, US$3.50. To Iloca, every hr in summer, less frequent off-season, 2 hrs, US$3.50.
Car
Automóvil Club de Chile, Chacabuco 759, T075-311156.
Motorbike
Motorcycle spares from Chaleco López Motos, San Martín 171, T075-316191.
Train
The railway station is at the west end of Prat, 4 blocks west of Plaza de Armas, T075-310028, http://www.efe.cl. To/from Santiago, 6 a day, 2 hrs, US$10-18; to/from Chillán, 6 a day, 2¼ hrs, US$12-22.Banks
Major banks located around Plaza de Armas. Casa de Cambio, Merced 255, Local 106, no TCs.
Internet and telephone
Several in the city centre.
Laundry
Ecológico, Yungay 411; Lavacentro, Yungay 437; expensive, good.
Post office
Plaza de Armas.
