Ninhue & Buchupureo Excursion

On this excursion from Concepción, we'll travel to the Chilean region of Ñuble to visit Ninhue and the coastal town of Buchupureo.

Ninhue & Buchupureo Excursion

At 9 am, pickup will be at your hotel in Concepción to drive to the Chilean region of Ñuble. A brief stop will be made in Coelemu before reaching the picturesque town of Ninhue. On the outskirts, we will visit San Agustín de Puñual, a large hacienda and home to the Cuna de Prat museum. This mansion, birthplace of naval hero Arturo Prat Chacón, features an exhibition on the gold rush era.

Following the museum visit, we will explore the center of Ninhue and its handicraft fair, known for the traditional chupallas, straw hats favored by local farmers.

Next, we head to Buchupureo, where we'll have an hour free for lunch at a seaside restaurant. Afterward, we will visit local papaya plantations.

The tour includes a walk along the coast of Buchupureo to view the rock church, a massive rock structure by the Pacific Ocean.

Finally, we will visit the sea lion colony at Cobquecura beach and return to your hotel in Concepción for a 10:30 pm arrival.