Los Lleuques

In the mid-1950s the town became a popular summer vacation spot for residents of the Ñuble province, while also being a stop for travelers on their way to Termas de Chillan, a popular location for skiing and hot springs. The town gets its name from an abundance of Lleuque trees. Its climate is temperate warm with a short dry season (less than 4 months). It is nestled within the hills of a native forest area, with species such as the Chilean bellflower, Chilean hazelnut, boldo, and plum pine.^[3] The town is bordered by the Renegado River, at its East and South by the Digullín River, both of which convulse in a waterfall known as Salto del Renegado, or Jump of the Renegade, which is more than 40m high.^[4]

Every February Lleuque week takes place, an event with various competitions and a queen of the festival crowned at its close. Each spring a cultural fair takes place, known as the Fiesta de la Avellana, where vendors sell products made of the Chilean Hazelnut. ^[5] The town is also popular among mountain bikers and hikers, with access to Ñuble National Reserve.

Website https://loslleuques.cl/