Vicuña, Chile

Vicuña is a city in Elqui Province, Coquimbo Region, Chile. Covering 7,609.8 sq km (2,938.2 sq mi), it is the largest commune in the Coquimbo Region, and the second largest commune in the country. Vicuña has a population of 25,000 people (2012 estimate).

Vicuña was founded by Colonel Joaquín Vicuña Larraín, by order of Bernardo O'Higgins, in 1821. It was given city status in 1872.

Places of Interest in Vicuña

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